Object number
83/123
Description
A box probably used as a combined stud box and watch case/stand (no key). Donated to MERL by Roger Plumb.
This is a box made of inlaid dark wood that was probably used as a combined stud box and watch case/stand. It has a tray to hold the watch which can be propped up to act as a stand. The lid is lined with red silk which is very worn and the tray is lined with red velvet. There is a lock but no key. It is one of a number of objects donated to MERL by Roger Plumb (object numbers 83/98-83/128).
Physical description
1 watch box: inlaid wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: WATCH-BOX // Accession number: 83/123 // Classification: PERSONAL Use // Negative number: 60/14446 // Acquisition method: Gift // Acquired from, date: Roger Plumb, [...], October 1983 // Store: small object // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 11.1.84 // Description: An inlaid wooden box of a dark colour. It has a tray to hold the watch which can be propped up to act as a stand. The lid is lined with red silk which is very worn and the tray is lined with red velvet. There is a lock but no key. // Dimensions: Height: 5.0cm Length: 9.0cm Width: 7.0cm. // Associated information: This box is probably a combined stud box and watch case/stand. // References:'
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