Case for money scales and weights
Dateca. 1765
Artist/Maker
Samuel Read
OriginEngland, London
MediumDeal, pasteboard, shagreen, and silk velvet.
DimensionsOH: 7/8"; OL: 5 7/8"; OW: 2 11/16".
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1959-165,2
DescriptionShallow, rectangular box with rounded corners; decorated on top surface with geometric lines; top hinges at rear, fastens at front with two brass catches; interior of lid stuffed with pink silk; bottom of case divided into small compartments on one side and lined with red silk threads.Inscription(s)Printed label attached to underside of lid of case reads: "S Read / in / St. Ann Lane / near Aldersgate / London / Maketh and Selleth all / Sorts of Scales Weight / & Steelyards."ProvenanceF & G Staack, Camden, ME
ca. 1750
1760-1775
1775-1790
1790-1820
1783
1750-1800
