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Swiss (Geneva)
Object Place: Europe, Geneva, Switzerland

Medium/Technique Metal; silver
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 9.8 x 6.4 cm (1 5/16 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Other (key): 3.5 x 1.9 cm (1 3/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson
Accession Number25.357
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionEngraved, with blue enamel on cover and a painted medallion which lifts by pressing a spring and discloses a tiny bird. Two keys and leather case.
ProvenanceBy 1896, Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson; 1925, bequest of Mrs. T. O. Richardson to the MFA.