Box
Asprey and Co. Ltd
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather, satin and velvet
Measurements
20 x 115 mm; 95 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Dalhousie Square
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 15370
Summary
Black leather box with hinged lid and pressed brass stud fastening. Initials engraved in gold on centre lid read; R.R.C. On bottom left-hand corner of lid also in gold; 2ND. Inside, the base is covered in purple/blue velvet and has impression of a the Royal Red Cross medal awarded for exceptional services in military nursing. The inside lid is lined with cream satin and along with the image of a crown has name and address details reading; GARRARD AND CO., LTD. / by special appointment / TO HIS MAJESTY THE KING / 24, ALBERMARLE ST. LONDON / AND / DALHOUSIE SQ. CALCUTTA.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Asprey and Co. Ltd