GOLD SAMPLES, set

H1986.44

Former property of Henry Prinsep. Lid of case reads "James Mactear, 28, Victoria Street. S.W." Case holds nine vials containing gold dust. Typed card gives weight of gold in each vial.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1986.44
Accession Date: 28 Jan 1986

Material

Wood/Wood

satin, velvet, glass, cork, gold, metal, card, leather, wood

Glass
Metal
Gold/Metal
Glass/Glass
Cork/Wood
Velvet/Textile
Wood
Leather
Satin/Textile
Metal/Metal
Leather/Leather
Tin/Metal

Measurement

length109mm
width60mm
height17mm

 


 

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