Medical box
Squire's and Sons Ltd.
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
257 x 305 mm; 412 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Oxford Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10420.2.1
Summary
A rectangular, white metal box with integral handles on either end. This is similar to another larger box (NT10420.1), upon which two attached labels indicate the intended as having been for the containment of medical supplies.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
SQUIRE'S AND SONS LTD / Chemists on the Establishment of the King and to H. R. H The Prince of Wales / 413, OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W.1. / PATENT No 198610/1232 (raised lettering on a surface of one of the raised circles)
Makers and roles
Squire's and Sons Ltd., chemist