Box
F. H. Ayres
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Wood and metal
Measurements
270 mm (H); 1115 mm (W); 280 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32618
Summary
Hinged wooden box with metal handles at either end. Several compartments in bottom of box. Chain from box to lid on RHS. Four purple fabric loops on inside of lid. On front of box in black prnt; F. H. AYRES LTD./ THE WIMBLEDON COMPOSITION BALLS. Balls probably for croquet set.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
F. H. Ayres