Case
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Buckram
Measurements
37 mm (H); 130 mm (W); 304 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17975.1
Summary
Brown buckram case with gold line decoration around lid edge, spring clip, two hinges. Lid lined with ruched red satin, marked, BRISTOL GOLDSMITH'S / ALLIANCE / CHAS TAYLOR (and) CO and WM LANGFORD (and) SONS / COLLEGE GREEN / BRISTOL. Base of red ruched satin edge and inner of red maroon velveteen with depressions for spoons. Wear and staining.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.