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Etui

Etui
Object name 
Etui
Date 
1825-1875
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/4 x 1 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 7 cm )
Description 
Silver etui with slightly arched lid which slides over collar of bottom compartment, ribbed around edges of opening, outer edges of both pieces are decorated with bands of vertical wavy engraving, obverse has starflake decoration at the center of both pieces.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper Skillin
Object Number 
Z.2150ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.