Name/Title
Coffer, miniatureEntry/Object ID
SS.58.9Description
Box or miniature coffer: arched hinged lid, with projecting scalloped lower edge, ornamented with repousse figure of putto on roseate chariot drawn by bee, surrounded by flowers, scrolled vines, and areas of stippled background in a border; front and back of box bear identical decoration; front has catch in form of winged putto, attached on inside to silver strop; one end bears repousse design of putto with bow, and foliate decoration; other end, winged putto with cymbals, and foliate ornamentation; four small claw feet, four-toed; At top, assay mark; on bottom, silver standard and exportation marks and scratched into the metal, "4073/48".Collection
Sunnyside Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1852Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
2-3/4 inWidth
4 inDepth
2-3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 10.2 x 7 cm)Condition
Notes
Overall Analysis: Foot missing; repaired 2/77.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Louis du Pont Irving (1883-1961)Notes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 15ANote Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial
