Presentation case
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, leather velvet and satin
Measurements
20 x 85 mm; 85 mm (L)
Place of origin
Milan
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14364
Summary
Hinged wooden presentation case covered in fine tan leather. Well worn with some damage. Crest embossed on the lid depicting a lion, wings and an open book within a circle which is surrounded by entwined ropes. Inside lined with cream satin and velvet which has a shaped area, a circle with small indentation on top, possibly for a medal. Printed in gold on the satin lining, S. Johnson / MILANO.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters