Box
Asprey & Co. Ltd
Category
Jewellery
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, satin and velvet
Measurements
20 x 115 mm; 95 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Dalhousie Square
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15370
Summary
Black leather box with hinged lid and pressed brass stud fastening. Initials R.R.C. engraved in gold on centre lid. On bottom left-hand corner of lid is 2ND, also in gold. Inside the base is covered in purple/blue velvet and has impression of a medal shaped like a George Cross. The inside lid is lined with cream satin and has (impress of a crown), /GARRARD AND CO., LTD. / by special appointment / TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING / 24, ALBERMARLE ST. LONDON / AND / DALHOUSIE SQ. CALCUTTA /.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Asprey & Co. Ltd