- Title : Box: EHS
- Artist: Reuben Watts Designer Reuben Watts Maker
- Accession: TD1988.31.1
- Country: New Zealand Auckland
- Date: circa 19101925
- Dimensions: Inches 2-1/2 6-1/8 3-1/4, Centimeters 6.4 15.6 8.3
- Collection: Object
- Category: Decorative Arts and Furniture
- Collection Theme: Arts and Crafts
- Subject: Metal/Metal Design
- Credit Line: The Wolfsonian–Florida International University, Miami Beach, Florida, The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Collection
- URL: TD1988.31.1.JPG
- Tags: Arts and Crafts~Decorative Arts and Furniture~British Arts and Crafts
Description:
Rectangular hand-hammered sterling silver casket box with hinged lid, monogram plate at top bordered with inlaid native paua shell; on each side forming corner leg supports are applied relief figures in the style of Maori wood carved stockade posts or home carvings; interior reveals soldering and nail construction.