ÉTUI
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Second Floor Hallway
About this object
The background is in white enamel with a lattice and dots raised, also in white enamel. On each of the two halves is a cartouche with raised gilt rococo frames and scenes finely painted in full colors. A similar cartouche being also on the top of the cover. The scenes on the lower half are each painted with three figures walking in a landscape. On the upper half the cartouches have landscapes with buildings, the same for the two. Fittings are missing.
- Object name:
- ÉTUI
- Made from:
- Enamel on copper -- gilt copper
- Made in:
- ENGLAND: South Staffordshire, Bilston or Wednesbury
- Date made:
- ca. 1770
- Size:
- 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.163
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973