Mineral collection
W. Edwards
Category
Natural History / Geology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Mahogany, Stone
Measurements
158 mm (H)355 mm (W)255 mm (D)
Collection
Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1229617
Summary
Mahogany case with brass drop handles at each end containing four layers of approx 260 samples of carefully named rock specimens; label inside lid 'Made and Sold by W.Edwards'.
Provenance
Armstrong collection. Transferred by the Treasury to The National Trust in 1977 via the National Land Fund, aided by 3rd Baron Armstrong of Bamburgh and Cragside (1919 - 1987).
Marks and inscriptions
Made and Sold by W.Edwards (label inside lid)
Makers and roles
W. Edwards, manufacturer