English Barrister's Bench Wig in Original Tole Box by Ravenscroft Law

Name: English Barrister's Bench Wig in Original Tole Box by Ravenscroft Law
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1179554
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Elmgarden

Description

English Barrister's Bench Wig in Original Tole Box by Ravenscroft Law

This interesting piece comes in its original Toleware wig box, which holds the Bench Wig, the box is in black japanned steel decorated with gold and with a brass carrying handle

This is a very well preserved example of a barrister’s wig, in white horsehair, dating from the late 19th Century. It fits very neatly into its carrying case, which carries the maker’s name “Ravenscroft - Law,Wig and Robe Makers, Lincolns Inn, London”.

The name of the owner appears on the outside M.G.HALLETT. Esq

The firm of Ravenscroft was started in 1689, it is still in business at present and Robe Makers to Her Majesty the Queen.

Both the wig and its case are in good condition

The case is 4” high, 11” wide and 7” back to front

GY74

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179554

Dealers Internal Reference

GY74

Description

English Barrister's Bench Wig in Original Tole Box by Ravenscroft Law

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This interesting piece comes in its original Toleware wig box, which holds the Bench Wig, the box is in black japanned steel decorated with gold and with a brass carrying handle.

Elmgarden

fig 1. English Barrister's Bench Wig in Original Tole Box by Ravenscroft Law

This is a very well preserved example of a barrister’s wig, in white horsehair, dating from the late 19th Century. It fits very neatly into its carrying case, which carries the maker’s name “Ravenscroft - Law,Wig and Robe Makers, Lincolns Inn, London”.