Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object name
Box
Date
1600-1800
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 in. ( 1.9 x 6.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Rectangular carved wooden accessory box (missing lid) with metal pin across narrow end of opening at one end; one side depicts a coat of arms surrounded by branches of leaves crossed at the bottom; opposite side has the initials "KK" at the center surrounded by leaf swags crossed above; rope design carved on the side, "1398(?)" carved on opposite side.
Object Number
Z.2323
Marks
carved: one face side, center: "KK"
carved: across one narrow side: "1398(?)"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
