Jewel box
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, papier mache, satin and velvet
Measurements
40 x 82 mm; 110 mm (L)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 936030
Summary
Jewel case with elaborate curvilinear shape with curved lid; covered in maroon leather, possibly leather modelled over papier mache, and with gold line and blind line borders; shape reminiscent of a shield. Lined in royal blue satin and velvet. No contents.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).