Inventory list
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card
Measurements
155 mm (W); 115 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32770
Summary
Cream invitation card with gold embossed motif on top used as an inventory list of tableware. The front reads; A / The High Sheriff of Somerset / requests the pleasure of the compay of / Lord Wraxall and Lady Wraxall / at Luncheon / at The Crown Hotel, Wells / on Tuesday 14th May at 1.15 p.m. On reverse as a list: Nov 66 1. Cheese Scoop. Silver and Ivory / 2. Nut Crackers. Ivory handles. Plate / 2. - - (ditto marks for nut crackers) Silver (Fiddle and thread) Crest / 1. Marrow Spoon. Plate. / 1. Nut Spike. Ivory handle / 1. Crumb Scoop. Plate / 1. pr. Egg serving spoon. Silver. Crest / 1. Flame Trumpet. Silver / 1. Tea Strainer. / wood handle / 1. Grape Scissors / 1. Grape Scissors / 1. -- (ditto marks for grape scissors) (in case) Silver. ( Thread pattern). / Wine Labels / Silver. Shell. 4 Sherry - 2. Madeira -1.Port / Plate - 1. - 1. Hock 1. - Silver. Vine Leaf 1. - 1. Madeira Silver. Bunch of Grapes. 1 Sherry. (NB all dashes presumably for ditto).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.