Writing case
Walter Jones
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, cotton and leather
Measurements
167 x 115 mm; 240 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22672.1
Summary
A stationery box with contents. The lid or flap is slightly concaved and lined with fine cotton over cardboard (detached from body and torn in two). The boxr is in a burgundy colour leatherette decorated with a single row of gold coloured stencilling around the edges. The box itself has three compartments (one detached from body) lined in the same burgundy colour. The inscription beneath the holder in gold lettering, beneath the crown stamp WALTER JONES/195 and 196 Sloane Street.
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
WALTER JONES/195 and 196 Sloane Street.
Makers and roles
Walter Jones, manufacturer