61/24/1-3

These three plates were used for attaching the handles of a coffin. They came from the widow of a cabinet maker and undertaker in Burford who died in 1910.

3 coffin plates metal; coated black; good condition

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'COFFIN PLATES // See 61/23/1-2. Three plates used for fitting the handles.', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form [61/23/1-2] – 'COFFIN PLATES // The plates came from the Estate of an old Mrs Smith of Burford, whose husband died in 1910. He was a 'cabinet maker' and undertaker in Burford. [pencil sketch]'

1800-01-01 - 1849-12-31

Nineteenth century, first half