Decorative box
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
circa 1760
Materials
enamel and metal
Measurements
56 x 82 x 50 mm
Place of origin
Europe
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220206
Summary
A French or German enamel snuff box, circa 1760, of trunk form, the exterior painted to simulate leather, with the gilt motto: 'Madame ici est la vraie poudre d'amitie', the interior with a letter held by tapes.
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009) 1976
Credit line
Mount Stewart, The Londonderry Collection
Marks and inscriptions
Lid: Madame/ici est La/Vraie poudre/damitie. Inside: [note held by tape]