ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionMetal box made by Sampson Mordan & Co, makers of locks, stationary, pens, metal objects such as flasks, ink wells and ornaments, finding early success manufacturing the silver mechanical pencil. This box belonged to Linda Newell and possibly contained silverware.Date createdc1854Height (mm)170Width (mm)400Depth (mm)300MaterialsMetal alloyHistorical details
S. Mordan opened a dedicated retail premises at 50 Cheapside London in 1842, which was renumbered to 72 Cheapside in 1854. This object is stencilled with S Mordan & Co, 72 Cheapside London.
