A snuff box made of silver over brass with a portrait in wax of Madame du Deffand's dog Tonton. She bequeathed the box to Horace Walpole in 1780. It was displayed in the Tribune (Cabinet) in Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A circular shaped gold snuff box, engine turned, with the image in wax of Madame la Marquise du Deffand's dog, Tonton, which she bequeathed, with the snuff box and her manuscripts, to Horace Walpole., Also available as a digital reproduction., and Engraved inscription inside: This box with the portrait of her dog Tonton was bequeathed by Madame La Marquise du Diffand to W. Horace Walpole 1780. Inscribed on rim: Roucel Orf du Roy, Paris.
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), painted and gilt, with a scene showing the death of Abel. Formerly located in the China-Room at Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by curator., Label on verso: 'Walpole Collection Strawberry Hill Sale'; later dealer label “2575 Pair 2 gui”., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A Pair of ditto (very rare plates), Adam and Eve and the sacrifice of Isaac., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
Two English settees originally with crimson Norwich damask, now with reproduction worsted damask. Formerly in the Gallery at Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by curator., Inscriptions: signed on the stretcher 'by Thos. Courtenay Devenish' and incised 'IF'; and on the frame 'Restuffed by H. Adams Nov. 1833.', Also attributed to English furniture maker William Vile and John Cobb, English cabinet-maker and upholsterer., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A pair of window couches, of similar fashion, covered en suite., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
The portion of the stained glass that was formerly at the top of the five windows in the Gallery, which includes the quarterings of the Family of Walpole, embellished by a variety of old mosaic glass. Formerly located in the Gallery of Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: The beautiful old stained glass at the top of the five windows in the Gallery, which includes all the quarterings of the Family of Walpole, very rich in colour, and embellished by a variety of fine old mosaic glass, the size of each, 3 feet 6 inches wide by 1 foot 6 inches high., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
Ebony veneer with gilding, oak and mahogonay, composition ornaments, gilt metal mounts, inset with drawings by Lady Diana Beauclerk with numerous inlays of stone, wedgwood, and enamel; reverse painted glass decorations. Formerly in the Great North bedchamber, Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by cataloger., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: A beautiful ebony and gold cabinet, enriched with 17 rare original drawings by Lady Diana Beauclerc[sic], and medallions studded with precious stones, lapis lazuli, cornelian, agates, &c., and with strawberries, and Mr. Walpole's arms and crest, on gothic stand with gilt border. The cabinet was designed by Mr. E. Edwards expressly for Mr. Walpole, in 1783., and Also available as a digital reproduction.
Various jettons and counters of James I., his Queen; Charles I., his Queen; various on his Marriage, Birth of the Prince, and on his Death. Stored in an 18th-century sharkskin-covered box. Formerly located in the Tribune [Cabinet] of Strawberry Hill
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Title devised by curator., Text from the 1842 Catalogue of the classic contents of Strawberry Hill collected by Horace Walpole: Various Jettons and Counters of James I., his Queen; Charles I., his Queen; various on his Marriage, Birth of the Prince, and on his Death., With Horace Walpole's 1792 circular book plate (Type 1) pasted to interior of box; later partial sale [?] label on exterior, loose mss 19th c. label “King James the First and his Family Engraved on Nine Silver Plates By Simon van De Paas from Horace Walpole's Collection,, and Also available as a digital reproduction.