Sword case
Charles Frederick Hancock
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1856
Materials
Mahogany and silk velvet
Measurements
80 mm (H); 1040 mm (W); 220 mm (D)
Place of origin
Bruton Street
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180522.1
Summary
Mahogany sword case with lid, lined with faded red velvet, by C.F.Hancock containing Sir Percy Herbert's dress sword.
Provenance
Sword presented to Sir Percy Herbert (1822-76) by Ludlow Corporation. Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Charles Frederick Hancock