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Alabaster peep egg of Chatsworth and Matlock, circa 1840
Item — Box 35: [Barcode: 31151034393037]
Scope and Contents
This item is an opaque alabaster cylindrical egg-shaped body on a waisted stem, fitted with a glass peephole and twin handles, one of alabaster and one of bone, which rotate a spindle that reveals engraved views of Matlock and Chatsworth through the peephole on top. In addition to the engravings of Matlock and Chatsworth, the rotating interior portion also features a third view which is a diorama with dried flowers and colorful stones. The exterior of the peep egg is painted with a floral...
Dates:
circa 1840