Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Snuffbox
Object Number:
INV.14200
Date:
1720-1730
Medium:
Silver, gilt
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
chased: center of cover: "D L V A" cipher
Description:
Gilt silver snuffbox; rounded rectangular body with straight sides; applied stamped scroll band around the sides; applied molded band applied around the base; base stamped and chased with foliate scrolls and small circles; hinge, slightly domed cover with a plain, applied band and applied concave sides; cover chased and stamped, chased, " D L V A" cipher in the center, chased trefoils in the corners and stamped circles all over; heavily gilt interior; no maker's mark.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
