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Soap Box

Date1750-1775

OriginEngland, South Staffordshire

MediumEnamel on copper

DimensionsH: 3"; W: 2 5/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1965-95,A&B

DescriptionRound soap box on a low, domed foot; box unscrews at center and edges of each half are bound with threaded gilt metal molding; box has copper body and is covered inside and out with white enamel; outer surface painted with bunches of roses, violets, tulips, poppies, and forget-me-nots in their natural colors in reserves framed by raised gilt scrolls; reserves not decorated with flowers have raised white enamel dots arranged in intermeshed diamond pattern.
Markings"73" in blue glaze on inside of top.
ProvenanceVendor: Tilley & Co., London

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