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1931

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Corkscrew Case Case, 19th century

This is a case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (case (b)): 5.8 × 1.4 cm (2 5/16 × 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Unmarked

It is inscribed

Engraved on the end: A star with "H" and "B" on either side under a crown [reversed to serve as a seal].

Cite this object as

Corkscrew Case Case, 19th century; silver; H x diam. (case (b)): 5.8 × 1.4 cm (2 5/16 × 9/16 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-64-28-b

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

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