Accession No
1927.1553
Description
Circular wooden box. Probably for holding comfits or patches. On the lid is a print: head of King Charles II crowned and on each side C.R surmounted by a crown, all within a scrolled border. On the bottom is a print of the King uncrowned within a scrolled border. Both prints are roughly hand coloured.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Post Medieval 17th century
Source
Jennings, John [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1927.1553
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
43mm x 33mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Circular wooden box. Probably for holding comfits or patches. On the lid is a print: head of King Charles II crowned and on each side C.R surmounted by a crown, all within a scrolled border. On the bottom is a print of the King uncrowned within a scrolled border. Both prints are roughly hand coloured.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 1927.1553: 'Circular wood confit box'.
Event Date 1927
Author: Lucie Carreau
Context (Acquisition Details)
Gift of John Jennings, 11 March 1927.
Event Date 11/03/1927
Author: maa
Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Lucie Carreau
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6153 | Freezing
Event Date 5/3/2025
Author: Kirsty Kernohan
FM:45384
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