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ÉTUI

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

The etui is of irregular shape, with molded decoration emphasized by gilt raised scrolls and a lattice of . The background is in white enamel with a lattice in raised white enamel. The front and back have each a cartouche with an elaborate frame in light blue with raised gilt scrolls. On one side Mercury painting, and on the other, Minerva. The lid is painted with a pair of white nesting doves, and Cupid holding a burning heart respectively. The gilt hinge is finely chased. There were five gilt fittings inside, three are missing.

Object name:
ÉTUI
Made from:
Enamel -- copper -- gilt copper
Made in:
ENGLAND: South Staffordshire, Bilston or Wednesbury
Date made:
ca. 1765
Size:
10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
15.166
Class:
ENAMEL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973