Patch box
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
28 x 64 mm; 50 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20889.1
Summary
French painted ivory patch box, the cover depicting figures reading and playing musical instruments, underside landscape with lake and tree. Hinged lid, inside ivory lining with inset mirror and three compartments, two with hinged lids (one detached).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.