Case
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Case to contain set of dessert cutlery.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Possibly mahogany, brass and felt |
| Brief description | Case for set of cutlery |
| Physical description | Almost-square tray made to fit inside the case. Lined with felt. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | No marks on case |
| Gallery label |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss D. B. Simpson |
| Object history | "Bequest of Miss D.B. Simpson From a set of 6. Cutlery for dessert was sold as a separate service. It was often more decorative, costly and of a different pattern to the cutlery of the earlier courses. The principal table service might be in silver but the dessert cutlery was mostly gilt. This differentiation began in the eighteenth century and continued through until the early twentieth century. Elkington and Co sold dessert cutlery in pairs per dozen for up to £20 with pearl handles and engraved blades." |
| Production | Probably made at same time as M.207 to 23-1977 (a set of cutlery) |
| Summary | Case to contain set of dessert cutlery. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.207:25-1977 |
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| Record created | July 31, 2003 |
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