Case
John Peck & Son
Category
Leatherwork
Date
1900
Materials
Leather and brass
Measurements
115 x 230 mm; 420 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Blackfriars
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10592.1
Summary
A rectangular tanned leather case for a stationery box bound in black leather (NT10592.2), fitted with a leather handle on one end and two leather straps with a brass buckle at the other. Top embossed with GRV and "G.A.V". A white bag is attached to one handle and contains the stationery box key (NT10592.3).
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
JOHN PECK AND SON / NELSON SQRE BLACKFRIARS / MANUFACTURERS / TO H.M.STATY. OFFICE (impressed lettering on the surface of one end, beneath the buckle fitting)
Makers and roles
John Peck & Son, stationer