About the Artwork
Nutmeg Box
1785 or 1786
Edward Robinson II (Artist) English Thomas Phipps (Artist) English
Silver
7/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/8 inches (2.1 x 3.3 x 5.2 cm)
Silver
European Sculpture and Dec Arts
Gift of Mrs. Henry Wineman
60.169
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
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Stamped on inside of lid: maker's marks: T.P over E.R in a four lobed punch. There appears to be a complete set of assay marks on inside of bottom but hinge is inoperable.
Provenance
Mrs. Henry Wineman
1960-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Credit Line for Reproduction
Thomas Phipps; Edward Robinson II, Nutmeg Box, 1785 or 1786, silver. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mrs. Henry Wineman, 60.169.
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