The Wellby Collection

Box

gold, jewels, white quartz; striated

c. 1760

7.5 cm width

Inscription/Mark (unmarked)

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Place of Creation: Dresden (probably)
Place of Creation: Berlin (possibly)
Place of Creation: Potsdam (possibly)

WA2013.1.336

Box (snuff box?), rectangular, white quartz with markings, carved with insect and spiral lines. Mounted in gold and set with diamonds, rubies and other precious stones, which, on the hinged lid, represent an insect approaching a branch.

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Bequeathed by Michael Wellby, 2012.