Circular box with portrait of G.F.Handel

Description

A circular box with the portrait of G.F. Handel (1685-1759) set in a border of stylized wheat. The base is decorated with a bust of Shakespeare with the legend 'Guielmus Shakspear' , with an indistinct signature below, c 18th century. This item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
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Object number

WCHL : 22

Date

1700 - 1799 (circa)

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Dimensions
Height
20mm
Depth
80mm
Diameter
73mm