Snuff box, England, late 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 18th century
Snuff box, England, late 18th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated late 18th century. The museum's brief description reads: Snuff box, Bilston enamel, England, late 18th century.
Museum description: Oval, decorated with flower sprigs within irregular compartments, outlined with gilt scrolls and a wreath of flowers round the lid, on a green and white check ground. The museum record gives material recorded as enamel; measurements Length 8.2 cm; Width 4.7 cm; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- enamel
- Dimensions
- Length 8.2 cm; Width 4.7 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- enamel
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Museum object name
- Snuff box
- Museum object number
- 1656-1871
- Museum system number
- O307510
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.