Spice box

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Spice box

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.637 a-g

Description

Box with hinged, intricately chip-carved lid: with all-over design of geometric circles with hearts, which opens to reveal six compartments, each with geometrically chip-carved lid; sides, back, front of box also chip-carved; on top: "N.G. 1688".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1688

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

6954

PM.65.637 A-G

PM.65.637a-g

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-1/4 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Length

9 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 9 in. (8.3 x 16.5 x 22.9 cm)

Material

Walnut

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Inside lid is 5 1/2" horizontal split in wood from side to center at top proper left side; 1 1/2" from side to center at bottom proper right side; two screws on front hinge are protruding out; small chip (1/8"x1/8") on upper front on proper right corner edge; 2" piece of decorative wood edge on back side on proper left is missing; surface worn throughout.

Notes

Remarks: Repaired by Cappoleno 10/68 $5

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

6 lids insde

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen