Presentation case
Stephen Smith and Son
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Gilt, Leather, Satin, Velvet
Measurements
10 x 16.5 x 12.875 in
Place of origin
King Street
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Hughenden, Buckinghamshire
NT 429236.2
Summary
A domed oblong octagonal maroon leather-bound box, tooled in gold, with brass drop handle and clasps. Lined in white satin and maroon velvet. Maker's mark in gold on lining 'Stephen Smith and Son/ 35/ King St Covent Garden'. To contain gold casket with certificate of Admission of the Earl of Beaconsfield to the Freedom of the City of London (see NT/HUG/V/9A).
Marks and inscriptions
'Stephen Smith and Son/ 35/ King St Covent Garden'
Makers and roles
Stephen Smith and Son, maker