Trunk
Category
Furniture
Date
circa 1750
Materials
Pony hide, brass studs, iron handles
Measurements
39.5 x 88.5 x 49 cm
Place of origin
England
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1332357
Summary
A pony hide and studded trunk, English, circa 1750. The studs forming geometric patterns and the initials MA within a circle on the lid, with side iron carrying handles, inside is a sub-divided tray. CPW Item 2 (Unicorn) - 'Box covered with hide. red hair. brass studded M.A. Containing a collection of 300-400 manuscripts and parchment deeds from 1408 to 18th century.'
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
On the lid, brass studs: M A