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ÉTUI

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

The background is in pale blue with an overall lattice pattern and dots in raised white enamel. On each half is a cartouche painted in colors framed with raised gilt scrolls. On the lower half on one side, a woman with a globe and telescope, and Venus and Mars on the other side. On the upper section a putto painting on one side, and a putto playing a flute on the other. Inside the fittings are missing.

Object name:
ÉTUI
Made from:
Enamel on copper -- gilt copper
Made in:
ENGLAND: South Staffordshire, Bilston or Wednesbury
Date made:
ca. 1780
Size:
10 cm (3 15/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.164
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
LABEL At the bottom a paper sticker with a zig-zag edge and the number "6" in the center
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973