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Pipe Case

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-6579

Description

Conforming cylindrical silver case, decoratively engraved with floral elements and the initials "RM"; one end of case has a ring attached.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cases (containers)
accessories
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
floral patterns
Silver
Stipple Engraved
Floral
CASE, PIPE

Inscription

""RM"" and hallmarked [anchor] [lion] [one or bell]

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1362.2

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