Etui

Tortoiseshell, silver, ivory, gold | 12.7 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 22212

Description

Large rectangular étui of tortoiseshell, piqué clouté in silver with regularly spaced dots throughout; lined with ivory and with ivory rim mounts and silver hinge. Blank plaque on centre of lid.

Provenance

Presented by Queen Mary to Lady Mount Stephen on 28 June, 1920. Bequeathed to Queen Mary 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, ivory, gold

tortoise shell, silver, ivory

posé d'or

Measurements

12.7 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots & Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
containers for personal equipment
étuis
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Dots

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