Travelling case
Robert Heath (c.1620 - c,1685)
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
glazed cotton and leather
Measurements
460 mm (H); 380 mm (W); 320 mm (D)
Place of origin
Hyde Park Corner
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149306
Summary
Travelling case. Fitted leather travelling case, the initials 'P.Y.' on the lid. The interior lined white blue and white striped glazed cotton edged in red leather, with red leather pouch attached to underside of lid bearing the Royal coat of arms and inscribed 'To Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Robert Heath 25, St.George's Place, Hyde Park Corner. Estb.1849.'
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of lid (on red leather pouch): To Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. Robert Heath 25, St.George's Place, Hyde Park Corner. Estb.1849. On lid: P.Y. On red leather pouch attached to underside of lid: Royal Coat of Arms
Makers and roles
Robert Heath (c.1620 - c,1685)