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Description

Antique barristers win in toleware tin case. 

The wig itself is in very good clean condition and features a maker label for: 
'J.K.Metherell 
Wig Maker 
47 Carey Street Lincolns Inn 
London' 


Along with the owners name which is also painted in gold on the tin: 

'T.F.A.Day Esq'
'References to T.F.A.Day Esquires journals (all dated within the 1850s) can be found online at the HathiTrust'

The toleware tin features gold-painted detailing with a brass handle and an original VR brass padlock with a working key. 

The tin also had a lift-out wig stand. 


A rare item, perfect for a collector

Measurements
Wig Case
Length - 23cm
Width - 22cm
Height - 27cm

Weight including wig - 1504g