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Case for caddies and sugar box
Marked by: Unmarked
1747–48
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Metal
Dimensions
39.4 x 29.3 x 12.7 cm (15 1/2 x 11 9/16 x 5 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection, by exchange
Accession Number1991.4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionBombe boxes, rectangular (caddies) or square (sugar box) in section. Hinged covers modeled with shells, applied, cast finial in form of salamander. Cast and chased sides depicting elaborate, asymmetrical scaffolding and scrollwork peopled with figures in Chinese costume. Original shagreen box with silver handle and lock plate.
Marks
Marks: on base, maker's mark PT below a cup, lion passant (both repeated on cover), date letter m, leopard's head crowned.
Provenance1991, sold by Partridge Fine Arts, PLC, London to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 23, 1991)