Brooch case
Category
Jewellery
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard, satin, velvet and metal
Measurements
120 mm (Width) x 25 mm (Depth); 50 mm (L)
Place of origin
New Bond Street
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 14555
Summary
Rectangular black cardboard brooch case, gilt tooled edging and stud clasp. Cream satin lining inside lid and cream velvet base. Gilt makers mark inside the lid reads; LA CLOCHE FRES / 15 RUE DE LA PAIX / PARIS / 2 NEW BOND ST / LONDON. Base, stamped in gold lettering; LA CLOCHE FRES / 15 RUE DE LA PAIX / PARIS.
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
LA CLOCHE FRES/15 RUE DE LA PAIX/PARIS. Below, 2 NEW BOND ST/LONDON.