Toothbrush tin
Asprey and Co. Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
1914 (circa)
Materials
Silver nickel
Measurements
38 mm (Width) x 32 mm (Depth); 165 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Bond Street
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 884338.4
Summary
Rectangular nickel silver tin with hinged lid and two holes in the shape of a cross at either end, in a brown Asprey's toilet case with canvas lining, four canvas pockets with popper fastenings, and adjustable leather keepers in centre. Containing hinged soap dish, rouge pot, Part of the contents of Captain The Hon. Thomas (Tommy) Agar-Robartes's dressing case (LAN.L.131) which was sent back from France after his death in 1915.seline pot and toothbrush tin, LAN.M.697a-d, and an ivory handled razor and ivory handled hole puncher, LAN.V.116a-b.
Provenance
Part of the contents of Captain The Hon. Thomas (Tommy) Agar-Robartes's dressing case (LAN.L.131) which was sent back from France after his death following the battle of Loos, September 1915.
Marks and inscriptions
(on base) SOLID/NICKEL SILVER (scratched on base) T 121215/2 / YC/-
Makers and roles
Asprey and Co. Ltd, retailer