Pot
Category
Ivory and bone
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
0 mm (Height)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 21052.11
Summary
Two carved ivory cylindrical pots - one with a screw-on lid, one with a crack down side. Two carved ivory barrel shaped cylinders with a small hole in top. Two carved ivory cylindrical tape-measure casings - one has a screw-on end. One circular carved ivory screw-on lid. One oval of ivory with a hole in centre and serrated edges. An ivory maker's plate inscribed WILKS H. All inside Chinese export lacquer sewing box (NT21052.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.