Object number
62/304
Description
A coin collector's storage box. There are six interior trays, with coin slots increasing in size towards the bottom tray.
This is a coin collector's storage box. It is rectangular, made of varnished wood, and opens via a sliding door on the front side. Opening the sliding doors reveals six interior trays, with coin slots increasing in size towards the bottom tray. The trays are felt lined, to protect the coins.
Physical description
1 coin collector's box: varnished wood; felt; metal; very good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'BOX (COLLECTOR'S) // A coin collector's box with felt lined trays. // 6 interior trays - size of coin slots increases towards bottom // - sliding front door for access to interior trays // - metal handle (ornate) on top, centre // - box as whole is rectangular varnished wood. // - lining of coin slots is in purple felt. // [pencil sketch] // very good condition.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4568.tif - High resolution image
