Spice Box
Paul de Lamerie
(Dutch (active in England) 1688–1751)
1721–22
Medium/TechniqueSilver (Britannia standard), interior gilt, exterior traces of gilding
DimensionsOverall: 5.6 x 12.2 x 8.2 cm (2 3/16 x 4 13/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Weight: 14 oz 10 dwt (451g)
Weight: 14 oz 10 dwt (451g)
Credit LineGift of Alan and Simone Hartman and Harriet J. Bradbury Fund
Accession number2001.44
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver
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ProvenancePossibly made for Thomas Howard, 8th Duke of Norfolk (1683-1732); after his death by descent to Edward, 10th Duke of Norfolk (1720-1786). By 1959, Earl of Ducie; October 7, 1959, sold by the Earl of Ducie, at Christie's, London, lot 131. S. J. Shrubsole, Ltd, London. April 6, 1989, sold from a "private collection" at Sotheby's, New York, lot 218, where most probably bought by Alan and Simone Hartman, New York, NY; 2001, gift of Alan and Simone Hartman. (Accession date: February 21, 2001)
