Fife case

Date1750-1790

MediumSheet brass, iron

DimensionsOL: 15 3/4 in.; OW: 2 1/8 in.; OD: 1 1/2 in.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2002-11

DescriptionA fife case of sheet brass engraved with the arms of the British East India Company. The case is oval in cross-section with a hinged and latching lid at the top. There are two sets of brass loops on the side, presumably for a strap. An internal iron latch holds the lid closed. The brass surfaces of the inside are not presently lined.Inscription(s)Front is engraved with the coat of arms of the British East India Company (a shield flanked by lions holding English flags, above a banner reading "AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE")Mark(s)see "inscription"Provenanceex. col. Edward Charol (1960s-1970s) and George Neumann.