POWERHOUSE COLLECTION

Papier mache snuff box made in England

Object No. 2005/201/12

In 1953, Sydney collector, Annie Maria Gillies, bequeathed around 100 decorative art objects to the Vaucluse Park Trust, which later became part of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. In 1998, the Trust transferred this collection to the Powerhouse Museum. The greater part of this collection consists of around 80 examples of English porcelain dating from the mid eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. These items represent the strength of the English porcelain industry, including the vast market for objects with rococo and neoclassical motifs as well as Asian-inspired designs and forms. Worcester, Chelsea, Derby, Bow and Spode were some of the largest and most successful factories operating in England at this time, and their work is well-represented in this collection.

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Summary

Object Statement

Snuff box, papier-mâché, maker unknown, England, probably 1800

Physical Description

Snuff box, papier-mâché, maker unknown, England, [1800] Oval-shaped black papier-mâché snuff box with one side flattened and metal hinge. Detached cover is painted in gold with a central floral reserve with a bird in the centre. Dull gold border completes the design.

DIMENSIONS

Height

19 mm

Width

38 mm

HISTORY

Notes

Part of the Annie Marie Gillies collection, transferred from the Historic Houses Trust in 1998.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Bequest of Annie Maria Gillies 1953, transferred from the Historic Houses Trust of NSW 1998

Acquisition Date

16 September 2005

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