Etui
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
ivory and metal
Measurements
140 x 83 x 83 mm
Order this imageCollection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220234
Summary
19th century ivory and silver mounted etui in the shape of an egg decorated as an urn on tripod and octagonal base, complete with interior fitments.
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009), 1976, then accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the National Trust, 2013
Credit line
Mount Stewart, The Londonderry Collection (accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the National Trust, 2013)