Desk blotter
E. Orchard
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, brass & paper
Measurements
230 x 150 mm
Place of origin
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287969
Summary
A blotter with a wooden cover. Designed to look like a book with pages of pink blottong paper. The front has two decorative brass clasps. Inside a label; 'Archery warehouse and Central Fancy Repository. E. Orchard Jeweller and Silversmith, Ashby de la Zouch'.
Marks and inscriptions
Archery warehouse and Central Fancy Repsoitory. E. Orchard Jeweller and Silversmith, Ashby de la Zouch (printed on inside label)
Makers and roles
E. Orchard