Matchbox cover
Halstaff and Hanaford
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1846 - 1875
Materials
Metal
Measurements
11 x 50 x 7 mm; 50 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Regent Street
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 10597.7
Summary
A square white metal matchbox cover, heavily engraved with a decorative foliage motif and initials on a raised disc-shaped handle. Accompanies a mid-nineteenth century Victorian coromandel lap desk by Halstaff and Hannaford, banded in brass and inset to the cover with the initials M.B.C.(?) (NT10597.1).
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
D.G.W. (engraved initials on the raised disc shaped handle)
Makers and roles
Halstaff and Hanaford, manufacturer Halstaff and Hannaford, manufacturer