Matchbox
Category
Gold
Date
1845 - 1864
Materials
gold
Place of origin
London
Collection
Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1181117
Summary
Matchbox. A parcel gilt rectangular matchbox, dated 1845-1864, with circular depression in lid, a roughened striking strip on the side, maker 'WP', London, date letter 'h' for 1845-64, soveriegns head.
Provenance
Purchased by the National Trust from John George Herbert, 8th Earl of Powis and the Powis Estate Trustees in June 2010.