Victorian era box meant for holding gentleman’s collars features a gutta percha lid and stained wooden bottom. Hinged lid shows scrollwork designs in the corners, with an image of a horse head in the center. Original clasp is present, but peg to hook clasp to is missing. Inside of box lid is lined in coated paper. Front side of box is stamped, “WARD’S”. Underside of box is marked, “SCOGILL MFG. OF N.Y. PAT. 8. 28- 1877”. Inside a new linen collar remains. Collar is stamped, “ARROW, CLUETT, PEABODY & CO. INC. U.S.A.”

Box measures 4 ¾” square by 3 ¼” tall. Wood shows very light surface scratches or scuffs. One hinge is a little loose, but is still attached.

This would be a splendid and functional item for a gentleman of today, just as it was in the 19th century. lsl]

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