Silver chatelaine spectacle case
 Catalogue Number: 2957 Silver chatelaine spectacle case Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Spectacle case Corporation: George Nathan and Ridely Hayes Year Of Publication/Manufacture: 1905 Time Period: 1900 to 1939 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Birmingham, UK Publisher/Manufacturer: George Nathan and Ridely Hayes Description Of Item: Ornate sterling silver chatelaine spectacle case, 170 x 42 mm, in traditional style with chain and waist hook, and purple velvet lining. Birmingham hallmarks indicate maker as George Nathan and Ridely Hayes and date of manufacture as 1905. Historical Significance: Hallmark for George Nathan and Ridely Hayes was registered 1874. How Acquired: Donated by Michael Aitken, honorary archivist Date Acquired: Sep 2016 Condition: Good except shallow dent in cartouche Location: Archive room. West wall. Unit 6 Drawer 1 |