The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 18, 2025

Writing Case (Nécessaire)

c. 1760

attributed to James Cox

(British)
England, mid 18th century
agate, gold and diamond. mounted with 18 KT gold cagework
Overall: 10.2 x 7.6 cm (4 x 3 in.)
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.32
Location: Not on view
  • from the collection of G.F. Mazzolen
  • {{cite web|title=Writing Case (Nécessaire)|url=false|author=James Cox|year=c. 1760|access-date=18 December 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2009.32