STATIONERY CASE

CH1980.8

'Old English Mahogoney Case, originally a knife box, with serpentine front, inlaid edging, brass handles, hinges and keyplate.Fine quality. About 1770 (one of a pair)'. (Quotes from L.A. Mills' catalogue of the collection. Copy on file 183/79). 6 comparments, 2 with a small division. Most of the divisions slide in and out. Knob on lid, brass handles on sides.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.8
Accession Date: 9 Jan 1980

Material

Mahogany/Wood0 - Whole
Brass/Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

width226mm
length250mm
height375mmmax height

 

 

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