Commemorative box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Rosewood, velvet and brass
Measurements
285 mm (Width) x 138 mm (Depth); 495 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20614
Summary
Rectangular rosewood box lined with purple velvet, inlaid decorative motif on four corners, two metal carrying handles, brass keyplate, inscribed to H E Sir A Lawley and with a rose motif, damage to top right corner.
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.SIR.A.LAWLEY/ rose motif / G.C.I.E K.C.M.G / ON THE OCCASION OF LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE / OF THE A.C. and R INSTITUTE COIMBATORE / BY / D.M.SYED ABDUL RAZACK SAHIB / CONTRACTOR PWD.