Patch box

Tortoiseshell, silver, mother of pearl | 1.4 x 3.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 22161

Description

Circular, straight-sided silver patch box with tortoiseshell cover, piqué with engraved silver posé and inlaid with mother of pearl ovals, squares, demi-rosettes and rosette, engraved with diaper pattern at centre. Lid fitted with a mirror.

Provenance

Bequeathed to Queen Mary by Lady Mount Stephen in 1933
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Mary of the United Kingdom (1867-1953)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Tortoiseshell, silver, mother of pearl

tortoise shell, silver, mother of pearl

Measurements

1.4 x 3.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots and Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
containers for grooming & hygiene
patch-boxes
components
covers

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