Box
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Sharkskin, Silver, Velvet, Brass
Measurements
10 mm (Depth); 52 mm (Diameter)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339658
Summary
Shagreen box containing medallion in silver with inscription on reverse concerning the Wade family - "Sarah wife of Denny Wade dies Janry 20th 1820 aged 36 years also Martin Wade died an infant". Front of coin shows embossed head of a male with 'GULIELMUS III DEI.GRA.' Across male head inscription 'Thos Martin Keepsake'.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.