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1926

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2015

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Snuffbox Snuffbox

This is a snuffbox. It was possibly by Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory and Doccia Porcelain Factory. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

  • Snuff Box
  • painted tôle.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot Jones Taylor.
  • 1912-18-22

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 4 x 7.3 x 5.8cm (1 9/16 x 2 7/8 x 2 5/16in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] crowned "N", painted in underglaze blue (manufactory mark)

Cite this object as

Snuffbox Snuffbox; Possibly by Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory (Italy), Doccia Porcelain Factory (Italy); porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold, brass; H x W x D: 4 x 7.3 x 5.8cm (1 9/16 x 2 7/8 x 2 5/16in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-23

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