Snuff box 1850 - 1900

Lapis lazuli, silver, coral | 2.5 x 9.1 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4124

Description

Rectangular lapis lazuli snuff box, streaked with grey, mounted with a piece of orange coral carved with flowers and leaves, with silver hinges and clasp with coral button.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Mary on her birthday by Lady Glentanar, 26 May 1935.
People involved

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Lapis lazuli, silver, coral

lapis lazuli, coral, silver

carved

Measurements

2.5 x 9.1 x 6.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots and Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
containers for smoking
snuff boxes
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Plants & Flowers
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Rosettes

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