Man's army dispatch box
Hawkes Mosely and Co. (fl.1800-1930)
Category
Silver
Date
1818
Materials
Leather, Silver
Place of origin
Piccadilly
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363803
Summary
Man's army dress uniform despatch box and belt or sash; leather covered metal box engraved silver front and gilt crowned monogram G.R; belt or sash of silver and pale blue braid mounted on blue leather backing with silver mounts and buckle. Silver hallmarked (London C 1818 maker WT/WF) Paper label inside box 'Hawkes Mosely and Co cap makers to their Majesties HRH the Prince of Wales and Royal Family, Helmets and Accountrement Makers Hatters and C, 22 Piccadilly, London. Probably connected to KIL.W.06140. 1818 (circa)
Provenance
Donor - Lady Arran, (Countess of).
Marks and inscriptions
Hawkes Mosely and Co cap makers to their Majesties HRH the Prince of Wales and Royal Family, Helmet and Accountrement Makers Hatters and C, 22 Piccadilly, London (paper label)
Makers and roles
Hawkes Mosely and Co. (fl.1800-1930), maker