Circular bloodstone seal, engraved with a double headed eagle above the initials 'R. M.' in monogram. Brass handle in the shape of a standing figure of Garibaldi. Elongated oval case of faded red leather, the cover stamped 'R. M.'; interior lined with velvet and satin.
Inside the lid, the vendor's name and address printed in the blue 'Jenner and Knewstub, 33 St James Street.'
History note: Given by the Trustees of the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine, in accordance with the order of Mr. Justice Foster of 21st March, 1977. Acquired St. 280/14 and 15/04/1931 (Mr Wilkins). Vendor name inside the case lid: Jenner and Knewstub, 33 St James's Street
Given by the Trustees of the Wellcome Institution, in accordance with the order of Mr Justice Foster
Diameter: 1.8 cm
Height: 9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977) by Wellcome Institute, the trustees of the
Case
composed of
leather
( red)
Seal
composed of
bloodstone
Case Lining
composed of
satin
velvet
Handle
composed of
brass (alloy)
Accession number: M.26-1982
Primary reference Number: 201704
112283
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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