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A box in the shape of a shell with mottled dark brown pattern. Silver band around bottom edge. RISDM 2013-73-5 v_04.tif RISDM 2013-73-5 v_02.tif RISDM 2013-73-5 v_03.tif

John Wakefield

Snuffbox,

Description

Title

Snuffbox

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • Shell and silver

Techniques

  • Shell and silver

Dimensions

5.1 x 8.9 x 7 cm (2 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

stamped on the underside of silver lid with maker's mark "IW".

Type

  • Metalwork

Credit

Gift of Richard and Inge Chafee

Object Number

2013.73.5

About

Snuffbox

stamped on the underside of silver lid with maker's mark "IW".

Use

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