Pencil box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and velvet
Measurements
40 x 197 x 30 mm; 88 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16489
Summary
Unpolished wooden oblong box with dovetail joints. Lid has three chamfered edges protruding over the body. The fourth edge is attached to the box by two brass hinges, held with four metal nails. On the front edge of the lid a small brass loop protrudes over the body of the box. The base of the inside of the box is covered in purple velvet. There is a small square section in the front left corner inside the box. On the front of the box there is a moving hook to join with the brass loop on the lid.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.