Presentation box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and silver
Measurements
120 x 143 mm; 568 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20485
Summary
Rectangular wooden presentation box with inlaid oval silver plaque on top surface and small lock (no key). Inscription on plaque. Similar silver plaque on inside of lid with same inscription. Box lined with purple velvet.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
PRESENTED / TO / H.E. THE HON. SIR ARTHUR / LAWLEY K.C.M.G, G.C.I.E, / GOVERNOR OF MADRAS, / BY THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF NANDIAL. / 17TH DECEMBER 1908. (on silver plaque on top of box and inside)