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Designs for goldsmiths and silversmiths work

Various, 1700–1800

650 designs for goldsmiths and silversmiths work from the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, mostly snuffboxes, watch backs, comfit boxes, chatelains. The designs are bound up in 2 albums with over 1000 impressions from engraved surfaces of boxes.

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Title of artwork, date

Designs for goldsmiths and silversmiths work, 1700–1800

Date supported

1938

Medium and material

Pen/ink/watercolour/ wash/ engraving

Grant

250

Total cost

600

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