Cutlery canteen
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood, brass, paper and baize
Measurements
340 x 480 mm; 370 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24533.1
Summary
Wooden cutlery canteen with brass swing handles on each end and integral hinged lid. Inset brass on front top edge. Interior sides lined with pink and green marbled paper. Interior of lid and base covered in green baize. Etched inset brass plate in top reads, HIS EXCELLENCY / THE HONBLE SIR ARTHUR LAWLEY / PRETORIA / A. Numbered in white to the side of the keyhole, No 6.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.