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Tobacco Box and Cover
Marked by: Edward Cornock (English, first mark entered 1707)
English (London)
1715–16
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 2.7 cm x W. 7.9 cm x 9.9 cm (1 1/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 7/8 in.); Weight: 138.9 gm (4 oz 9 dwt)
Credit Line
Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis
Accession Number35.1589a-b
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe flat, oval box has a removable cover. Around the base and the edge of the cover is a chased molded ridge. Each piece is formed of sheet.
Marks
On side of box, maker's mark CO (Grimwade 390a)(repeated on inside of cover); lion's head erased (repeated inside of cover); date letter u
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on the top of the cover, in a cartouche, the coat of arms and crest of Lucas of Rathealy and Ricksfordtown, co.Cork,Ireland.
ProvenanceWalter H. Willson, Ltd., London, purchased by Frank Brewer Bemis, June 2, 1924, Bequest of Frank Brewer Bemis to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 7, 1935).