Box
Magdalen Feline (d.1796)
Category
Silver
Date
1754 - 1755
Materials
Silver
Measurements
83 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 935872.2
Summary
One of a pair of octagonal boxes, similar to the larger boxes (DUN/S/328), with 'stepped and moulded cast feet soldered to the sheet base and seamed walls. The similarly constructed covers are hinged and have applied locating flanges The borders of the covers are engraved with the same repertoire of ornament as the comb and powder boxes [DUN/S/327]... (Rothwell & Lomax, 'Country House Silver from Dunham Massey', 2006, pp.139-140), centring 'on alternating shells and lozenges' (ibid., p. 140). Made by Magdalen Feline, 1754/5; part of Lady Mary Booth's toilet service.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976). 'Christie's 20 April 1921 lot 101; bought by Crichton's for Schrager; bought privately by the 10th Earl of Stamford 9 March 1922' (Rothwell & Lomax, 'Country House Silver at Dunham Massey', 2006, p.136).
Marks and inscriptions
'Each fully marked on the underside with maker's mark (Grimwade 2028), leopard's head crowned, lion passant and date letter, one struck twice with maker's mark' (Rothwell & Lomax, 'Country House Silver from Dunham Massey', 2006, pp. 140).
Makers and roles
Magdalen Feline (d.1796), silversmith