The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 9, 2026

A tapered silver container features a polished surface adorned with wavy wire and small floral blossoms. At the wide, ridged opening, a circular lid stands open, displaying a swirling cutout pattern. The object narrows to a point, with darkened patina highlighting the textured decorative elements and tip.

Container for Smelling Salts

c. 1860–70
manufacturer

Tiffany & Co.

(America, New York, est. 1837)
America
silver
Overall: 8 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 in.)
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2009.101.c
Location: Not on view
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2009.101.c