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Trinket Box
Identifier:
1997.64.1Description:
Rectangular box with hinged lid; metal frame around top and bottom lip. High relief cast design, brightly painted and decorated with bronze powder. Lid depicts draped female figure reading a book, with winged putti and a marble bust. Sides depict continuous scene of naked infants with goats, masks, wine, musical instruments and satyrs. All appear to be partaking in a Bacchanalian feast. High gloss overglass.;Box is an excellent example of porcelain by a well known maker of decorative arts. It depicts many interpretable clasical motifs. It will be incorporated into the permanent installation of B is for Boxes.;In blue paint or glaze, crown over the letter, N.Date:
1743 – 1800Materials:
Cast, Soft Paste Porcelain, Gilt BrassDimensions:
3.5" h 6" w 3" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageSource:
Gift Of Steele A. TaylorRelated Entities:
Capo Di Monte (creator) Steele A. Taylor (donor)Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.