Lot 686
A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen box. The hinged rectangular cover with...
Monday 27 February 2017 | 09:30 | Lots: 995
Lot 686
A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen box. The hinged rectangular cover with...
Lot 686
Lot Description
A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen box. The hinged rectangular cover with printed label beneath 'MR. TENNANT, MINERALOGIST BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY...', over three trays each of thirty-six divisions, most specimens numbered, with original part-handwritten accompanying booklet inscribed "Catalogue of a Collection of Minerals and Rock Specimens by J. Tennant No. 149 Strand, London 16th February 1858", listing 103 specimens, also with typewritten card 'Collection of Robert Copeland', the box 10" x 8" x 4.25" high, (25cm x 20.5cm x 11cm). Provenance: Copeland family by descent.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Specimens not collated, box does not lock - otherwise good original condition.
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