Jeweller's box
D.T. Weerasirie and Co.
Category
Jewellery
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard, silk and wool
Measurements
21 x 55 mm; 68 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14553.1
Summary
Rectangular green hinged cardboard box with textured woven pattern. Hinged lid, padded inside with cream silk. Base lined in wool. Top of box has floral spray in gilt and is marked; D.T.WEERASIRIE AND CO / JEWELLERS. Also marked on the base; KANDY-CEYLON.
Provenance
purchase from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters
Marks and inscriptions
D.T.WEERASIRIE AND CO/JEWELLERS
Makers and roles
D.T. Weerasirie and Co., jeweller