Presentation key
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
1921
Materials
Silver-gilt, leather, velvet and satin
Measurements
120 mm (L)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 610075
Summary
Silver gilt presentation key decorated with pierced scrolls and engraved detailing. Presented to Lord Berwick on November 25th 1922 by the directors of Shrewsbury Empires Ltd. In original red leather box with purple velvet and white satin lining. Made in Birmingham in 1921.
Provenance
8th Lord Berwick collection; bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Presented to THE LORD BERWICK BY THE DIRECTORS OF SHREWSBURY EMPIRES LTD NOVEMBER 25TH 1922