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Hoof box
A real horses hoof which still has the shoe nailed to it. It has been hollwed out an a box mounted inside it. Half of the outer surface has been clad in silvered brass, the box is also made from this. The top of the lid has incised image of a flowering plant. The inside of the box has been lined with a dark blue silk velvet with padded base and sides, this has been stuck to straw-board. The top edge has been bound with a navy blue silk ribbon.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F72.265.1
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Material
hoof
silver
brass
velvet
iron
Location
St Fagans Llwyn-yr-Eos : Dining room, on chest of drawers
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