Box
Tiffany and Co.
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, leather, paper and satin
Measurements
16 mm (H); 60 mm (W); 75 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Avenue de l'Opera
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17909
Summary
Small box for jewellery, contents unknown, made of wood covered with a thin layer of red leather. Around the edges of the box and lid is a gold coloured floral design. Leather on base worn in places, broken hinge and catch. Box is lined with cream satin with padding beneath. Inside of lid stamped in gold on satin, TIFFANY AND CO / 35 AVENUE DE L'OPERA / PARIS.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Tiffany and Co.