Sponge-box

Pierre-Francois Rigal (French, 18th century)

1771–72

Object PlaceParis, France

Medium/TechniqueMetal; silver

DimensionsOverall: 9.6cm (3 3/4in.)
Other (Overall): 9cm (3 9/16in.)

Credit LineElizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection

Accession number1993.281

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ClassificationsSilver

Collections

Europe

ProvenanceBy 1934, Estate E.A. Phillips [see note 1]. By 1939, Collection J. V., Paris [see note 2]. Elizabeth Parke Firestone (1897-1990) and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. (1898-1973), Akron, OH and Newport, RI; 1993; gift of the Estate of Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. to the MFA. (Accession date: May 26, 1993)

Notes:
[1] 1934, Estate E.A. Phillips sale, cat. #13.
[2] 1939, Paris Auction, Collection J.V., cat. #63