Postbag
Category
Leatherwork
Date
1857 - 1921
Materials
Brass, Leather
Measurements
225 mm (H)300 mm (W)70 mm (D)
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Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1195970
Summary
Tan leather letter bag by Asprey and Son. Brass clasp and lock covered by large single leather buckle; strap that was once attached to the back of the bag is missing. 'MISS WATT / SPEKE HALL' impressed on the front. 'ASPREY + SON.166.BOND ST. / AND 22.ALBERMARLE ST. impressed at the top of the front of the bag, concealed by the flap.
Marks and inscriptions
ASPREY + SON.166.BOND ST. / AND 22.ALBERMARLE ST. (impressed at the top of the front of the bag, concealed by the flap).