Reading box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Lacquer, Metal, Paint, Wood
Measurements
300 mm (Length)60 mm (D)
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1128954.1
Summary
One of two wood royal-blue lacquered reading boxes, the hinged top when raised supported by brackets. Incised decoration has gold or silver background. Lined with red paper inside. Moulded concave sides. Book-ledge on lid missing. Pierced gilt key escutcheon. Paper label illegible.