FDA-A.934-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.934-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Smith Bow Box
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Oak oblong bow box, carved with inscriptions, dancers and musicians
Description
Content (other)
Dimensions
height: 70mm
width: 810mm
depth: 110mm
width: 810mm
depth: 110mm
Inscription
the top carved with the words 'MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE / THE SAVAGE BEASTS',
and: 'MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE / THE SAVAGE BEASTS',
incised on the inside of the lid: 'A.E. SMITH FECIT'
the front carved with '#' symbols and the lettering: 'LIONEL#C#CROSSE#HIS#BOX'
the back with symbols '#'
and: 'MUSIC HATH CHARMS TO SOOTHE / THE SAVAGE BEASTS',
incised on the inside of the lid: 'A.E. SMITH FECIT'
the front carved with '#' symbols and the lettering: 'LIONEL#C#CROSSE#HIS#BOX'
the back with symbols '#'
Material
oak
Physical description
Oak bow box; in Arts and Crafts-style, in the Medieval manner, of rectangular form, the top carved with lettering and with dancers and musicians within a demi-lune border, the hinged lid with two metal clasps, opening to reveal brackets for bows, the front carved with symbols and lettering the back with a band of scrolling foliage, entwined ribbons and '# 'symbol
Production
Date
c.1900-1930
