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RECTANGULAR BOX
RECTANGULAR BOX
Cat. no.:
11.145
Artist:
Unknown (Jeweler)
Date:
1738-1838
The box is rectangular and the bloodstone surface is cut allover to simulate basketweave. Applied to the cover is an oval medallion in painted enamel with a scene with a prophet or gospel (Moses?)...
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
Cat. no.:
11.162
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
An etui, or bodkin holder, is a decorative container used to hold bodkins (hairpins), toothpicks, or other small tools.
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
Cat. no.:
11.163
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
The egg is formed of two pieces of shaped bloodstone. Both pieces are covered with a gold cage chased with scrolls and roses. About the center is an inscription in gold letters on opaque white...
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
EGG-SHAPED ÉTUI
Cat. no.:
11.164
Artist:
Unknown
Date:
19th c.
An etui, or bodkin holder, is a decorative container used to hold bodkins (hairpins), toothpicks, or other small tools.