Accessories

Some of the accessories are starting to roll in as we find them, so this page will document those.

I have tried to get something as close as possible to what I'm seeing in the display cases, or know to be correct for the period. Sometimes this is easier said than done, but we have two years to get everything, so upgrades are possible.

Coup number one! Paste shoe buckles. Compared with a set in the Victoria and Albert Museum circa 1760. The ones we found are a bit different from the ones we can almost see in the display case, but very like these in the V & A.

The snuffbox. He preferred this silver one to an enameled picture box.

Ivory Aide Memoire. Compared with Thomas Jefferson's pair. You write notes in pencil to help you recall meetings and other important things you need to do.

The pencil is here. This is a very delicate little pen and pencil combination. You slide the decorative collars to retract or extend the side you need to use. 3 3/4 inches long when closed. It matches very well to the smuffbox, which was found earlier. It is compared below with a pair of similar combination writing instruments made by Samual Pemberton in 1794.

The eyeglass. This one is the most dicey acquisition since it is Edwardian. The quizzing glass of old, with a long handle is pretty rare, and even rarer on e-bay or in US antique stores. The overall appearance is good though when compared with one from 1830.

Every gentleman should have a fine handkerchief to wave about. This one is linen and has bobbin lace edging.