Knife polish carton with a portrait of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KB, MP (1769-1852)
John Oakey & Sons Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
carboard, tin
Measurements
115 mm (H); 60 mm (W)
Place of origin
London
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151195
Summary
Carton. A cylindrical cardboard carton with 'tin' ends, one pierced with nine holes, to contain powdered knife polish. It is marked 'WELLINGTON / KNIFE POLISH MANUFACTURED BY JOHN OAKEY and SONS LIMITED. WELLINGTON EMERY and BLACK LEAD MILLS/LONDON'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'WELLINGTON/KNIFE POLISH MANUFACTURED BY JOHN OAKEY and SONS LIMITED. WELLINGTON EMERY and BLACK LEAD MILLS/LONDON'.
Makers and roles
John Oakey & Sons Ltd, manufacturer