Compendium
John Pound & Co.
Category
Leatherwork
Date
1907
Materials
Gold, Ivory, Leather, Paper, Processed material, Sealing wax
Measurements
376 x 315 x 42 mm
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1117874
Summary
Green leather writing compendium made by Asprey of London; the hinged flaps mounted with gold clasp and initials 'E.T'. The interior fitted with rubber, pen-wiper, ivory tablet, inkwell etc, and containing address book ensuite inscribed 'Ellen Carew from Bertie 1907 this lovely writing case'. Also containing 10 visiting cards for Ellen Terry (Mrs. James Carew, 215 Kings Road, Chelsea SW). (pencil note 'also containing 1 smaller card, and a penknife and sealing wax').
Marks and inscriptions
ASPREY 166 NEW BOND ST LONDON (printed on inside of compendium)
Makers and roles
John Pound & Co., manufacturer