Cases
Artist/Maker
Cox & Bettridge: Possible maker
Production date
1880s?
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Object Detail
Description
.1) Poss Victorian decorative cover tortoiseshell blade attached to handle; Toothpick Case. .2) Poss Victorian Tortoiseshell Toothpick Case. .3) Hinged with ring on lid for suspending from a belt. Poss Victorian design punchwork shield on front and back of body, foliage on lid. Lancet Case. .4) & .5) Small, possibly Victorian, decorative case and lid. Fine punchwork diamond on body; flower and scroll on domed lid. Possibly for travelling sewing kit. Cutter visible. .6) & .7) Bodkin Case or Etui with separate lid. Classic panel work with leave, flowers and pin marks.
Media/materials
Silver
Measurements
.1) L 5.6 x W 6 .3) L 4 x W 1.5 TAPERED .5) L 4.2 x W 2.8 TAPERED .6) -
Signature & date
.1) & .2) None Visible .3) Maker's Mark .4) & .5) Inscription On Shield, 'gp' .6) & .7) Clear Duty & Origin Marks, Others Smudged
Accession number
M3817.7