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Marked by: Lucien Falize (French, 1838–1897)
French (Paris)
about 1885
Object Place: Europe, Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Enamel
Dimensions
3.81 x 4.61 x 5.71 cm (1 1/2 x 1 13/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge in memory of Delia Spencer Field
Accession Number49.1783
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsBoxes
DescriptionElliptical, hinged at small end. Borders enameled in green on white, matching medallions enclosing shell-shaped cameos cut with cherubs' heads, pearl above and below, on sides. Gold horizontally striped and dotted. Domed cover has four pearls in band, cameo of cupids on dolphin set in pierced shaped frame-work of white gold (?), surrounded by yellow gold rope and rose diamonds. Last from small thumbpiece.
Marks
Mark in cover. From Cartier.
ProvenanceProbably acquired in Europe by Delia Spencer (Mrs. Marshall) Field (b. 1854 - d. 1937), Paris and Washington, DC; by inheritance to her niece, Catherine Spencer Eddy (Mrs. Albert J.) Beveridge (b. 1881 - d. 1970), Beverly Farms, MA; 1949, gift of Mrs. Beveridge to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 9, 1949)