Box
1880-1890 (made)
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Object Type
This box was especially made to contain the nut picks, nutcrackers and grape scissors. This boxed set would have been used when eating fruit and nuts during dessert. In 1892 the silver and electroplate manufacturer James Dixon & Sons offered similar boxed sets at a cost of up to 60s.
People
Louis Beaver assembled this set for sale and probably commissioned the box, which bears his name and address. He is listed in a street directory of 1910 as a watch- and clockmaker and jeweller. He moved to St Ann's Street in Manchester sometime after 1872, in which year an earlier street directory lists the firm in Cross Street, Manchester.
This box was especially made to contain the nut picks, nutcrackers and grape scissors. This boxed set would have been used when eating fruit and nuts during dessert. In 1892 the silver and electroplate manufacturer James Dixon & Sons offered similar boxed sets at a cost of up to 60s.
People
Louis Beaver assembled this set for sale and probably commissioned the box, which bears his name and address. He is listed in a street directory of 1910 as a watch- and clockmaker and jeweller. He moved to St Ann's Street in Manchester sometime after 1872, in which year an earlier street directory lists the firm in Cross Street, Manchester.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Leather, with satin and velvet finish |
| Brief description | Leather presentation case used for nut picks, nut crackers and grape scissors. |
| Physical description | Leather box for set of nut picks, nut crackers and grape scissors. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'L. Beaver 7&9 St. Ann St., late of Cross St. Manchester' (Retailer's identification; Printed with retailer's name inside box; Printing) |
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| Object history | This type of presentation box was referred to in the catalogues of the time as a 'morocco case'. All manner of small silver items were packaged for purchase as gifts for special occasions such as Christmas, birthdays, christenings or as wedding presents. The items were often grouped to serve or assist with eating particular foods at a specific time in the meal. This boxed set would have been used during the dessert. Printed with retailer's name inside box: 'L. Beaver 7&9 St. Ann St., late of Cross St. Manchester' Made in England |
| Production | Sold by L. Beaver 7&9 St. Ann St., late of Cross St. Manchester Reason For Production: Retail |
| Summary | Object Type This box was especially made to contain the nut picks, nutcrackers and grape scissors. This boxed set would have been used when eating fruit and nuts during dessert. In 1892 the silver and electroplate manufacturer James Dixon & Sons offered similar boxed sets at a cost of up to 60s. People Louis Beaver assembled this set for sale and probably commissioned the box, which bears his name and address. He is listed in a street directory of 1910 as a watch- and clockmaker and jeweller. He moved to St Ann's Street in Manchester sometime after 1872, in which year an earlier street directory lists the firm in Cross Street, Manchester. |
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| Accession number | M.44-2000 |
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| Record created | June 1, 2001 |
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