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Writing Set by John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779) — VisualArtsDB

Writing Set

Writing Set

John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740–1779)

1825–1835

Medium: hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case
Dimensions: Overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Genre: Miscellaneous
Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art

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Decorative Art and Design

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England, mid-19th century

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