Box
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather and metal
Measurements
48 x 25 x 48 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27423.14
Summary
Leather coated hinged metal box opened by means of a press catch. stamped in gold on top; MATCHES. Inside box is hinged metal striking plate and 29 matches. Central fabric pocket with gathered edge.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistnce of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.