Casket
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather and paper
Measurements
90 mm (H); 110 mm (W); 460 mm (Length)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1149356.1
Summary
Box or Casket. A blue leather-covered hinged casket inscribed 'PHILIP YORKE ESQRE ERDDIG 28th APRIL 1870'. The casket contains an illuminated manuscript inscribed 'For Philip Yorke of Erddig on the occasion of his attaining his majority April 28th 1870'; there are also two other documents listing subscribers to the funding of celebrations for his coming of age.
Marks and inscriptions
On the top of the casket: 'PHILIP YORKE ESQRE ERDDIG 28th APRIL 1870' (casket)