Tin
Allen and Hanburys Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, brass, plastic and paper
Measurements
27 x 82 mm; 51 mm (L)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11378
Summary
Brass coloured tin with blue / black / white floral and scroll design on hinged lid. Marked, ALLEN AND HANBURYS LTD / LONDON E2. White paper stick on label marked, CURTAIN / RAILWAY / RUNNERS. Tin contains 14 brass and / or plastic curtain runners, 9 brass end fittings for curtain rail and 6 brass curtain rail holders.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Allen and Hanburys Ltd, manufacturer