Toilet case
Leuchars and Son
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Gold, Leather, Metal
Measurements
95 x 288 x 210 mm
Place of origin
Rue de la Paix
Order this imageCollection
Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 883457
Summary
A gentleman's black leather travelling toilet case with plated mounts, monogrammed T.C.A-R.; with leather strap. Containing mirror in leather case, monogrammed ivory penknife, nail file and razor, LAN.V.117a-b, Eau de Cologne bottle with metal top over glass stopper, LAN.M., a pair of glass bottles with metal lids, three tins, one containing ivory handled shaving brush, LAN.V.118; leather box with green silk and velvet lining containing pipette (broken) and a black Swan fountain pen.
Provenance
acquired on transfer of the house to the National Trust
Marks and inscriptions
(in gold on underside of lid) LEUCHARS AND SON/38 and 39 PICCADILLY LONDON/and RUE DE LA PAIX PARIS
Makers and roles
Leuchars and Son