Untitled
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1858
Materials
Cord, Gilt, Leather, Tin, Vellum, Wax
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 428889.2
Summary
Letters patent (428889.2) on vellum dated March 16th 1858, appointing Disraeli Chancellor of the Exchequer, attached by red cord to tan colored seal. Seal in black circular tin with lid. All within black leather-bound box with hinged lid. Royal arms in gold on lid and interior with green patterned lining. Seal cracked in two. One hinge of leather box broken.