Box, Lid, Program

Physical Description

Small lidded metal "fiddle shaped" silver box with an eagle and a five petalled flower in relief on the lid. Tasselled red cord attached to loops on either side and decoratively knotted on top to hold lid in place. "B.A.M. 1921-1922 JAPAN" inscribed on base. Programme for the British Aviation Mission dinner 17 July 1922 also included.

Provenance

Lord Sempill received it from Admiral Tojo

Given to donor's mother Mrs Frances Barker-Eames

Given to Mrs Frances Barker by Lord Sempill

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 29 x 64 x 45mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (a - Container): 16 x 64 x 45mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (b - Lid): 5 x 65 x 45mm
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) (c - Programme): 175 x 165 x 1mm

Box, Lid, Program, D2008.80

Physical Description

Provenance

Measurements