Casket

Description

Jewellery casket, gold mounted with agates and topped with citrine, Aitchisons of Edinburgh, possibly retailed by Hamilton and Inches, c. 1880

Museum reference

X.2023.83

Object name

Casket

Production information

Aitchison
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1880

Style / Culture

Scottish

Materials

Gold, Agate, Citrine, Velvet

Physical description

Rectangular casket decorated with cut agates in reds and greens. The lid is hinged and is topped with a central yellow stone mounted on gold. Across the casket, the gold is engraved with scroll details. The casket sits on four small spherical feet. The interior of the box is lined with tan coloured velvet.

Associations

Retailer: Hamilton & Inches