Croquet set
John Jaques & Son Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
258 x 1108 mm; 276 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16816
Summary
Wooden box for a croquet set (lid missing) with rope carrying handles and remains of simple wire hinges. Stencilled label on each end reads; JAQUES PRIZE MEDAL CROQUET / 6 / X 1/2. Label on front reads; JAQUES / PRIZE MEDAL / CROQUET. The box contains mallets, balls, hoops, corner pegs and metal flags, croquet clips and a hoop gauge
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
John Jaques & Son Ltd, manufacturer