Designer
Patriz Huber(German, 1878–1902)German, 1878–1902
ManufacturerManufactured by
Martin Mayer(German, established 1888)German, established 1888
CultureGerman
Titles
- Pill Box
Datec. 1901–1902
Manufactured inGermany
MediumSilver and green agate
Dimensions5/8 × 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (1.6 × 4.4 × 3.8 cm)
Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh
Object number2014.38
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
“Recent Accessions in Design,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 18–August 10, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved maker's marks: crescent moon with crown; "800"; circle with sunburst design; "51"
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