Instrument Box
Manufacturer
Tiffany & Company
(American, 1907 - 1933)
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumEnamel | Silver | Leather | Brass | Velvet
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (11.1 x 14 x 8.9 cm)
InscribedMarked on clock face, rim of barometer and both thermometers: "Tiffany and co. France". On case, bottom: "Sterling Tiffany Co. France" impressed. On case inside white velvet band at top: "Tiffany & Co., France". On case are impressed the initials: "MCP".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number78.216
Not on view
DescriptionDiamond-shaped box with a compass on the top, clock, barometer, and two thermometers on the sides. The body is a blue enamel with white enamel and silver trim. There are Farenheit and Celcius thermometers. The case is a green leather with handle and two brass latches. The key is impressed on the bottom of the case.
19th century
