Eel hook
S. Allcock and Co Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
cardboard and steel
Measurements
15 mm (H); 40 mm (W); 43 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Redditch
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149205
Summary
Small cardboard box containing 6 eel hooks, label inscribed Special War Label No.6715, Best Cast Steel, Japanned, Ringed. Kirby Bent Eel Hook, S.Allcock and Co., Ltd., Redditch England. Assorted 1 Doz.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'Special War Label No.6715, Best Cast Steel, Japanned, Ringed. Kirby Bent Eel Hook, S.Allcock and Co., Ltd., Redditch England. Assorted 1 Doz.' (label)
Makers and roles
S. Allcock and Co Ltd