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Snuff box c.1790

Lapis lazuli, gold | 2.2 x 7.5 x 4.65 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3982

? England

Snuff box c.1790

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Description

Rectangular lapis lazuli snuff box, mounted in gold, chased with dot and scalloped borders.

Provenance

Formerly in the Cumberland Collection. Presented to King George V in 1930 by the Prince of Wales, Duke and Duchess of York, Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles, Princess Victoria and the King and Queen of Norway.
People involved

Creator(s)

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Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Lapis lazuli, gold

gold, lapis lazuli

chased

Measurements

2.2 x 7.5 x 4.65 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots and Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
containers for smoking
snuff boxes
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Floral decorations
Garlands
Decorative motifs
Dots

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