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Collections > Archaeology > Spar Box and Mahogany Chest

Spar Box and Mahogany Chest

The mahogany case is decorated internally with local spars from Weardale. It was probably mounted by the donor's great grandparents (Readshaw family). The mahogany chest supporting the spar box is English and has three drawers.

Place: Weardale

Object Type: spar box

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Post Medieval

Century: 19th - 20th century

Materials: Mahogany, Spar

Museum Accession Number: 1977.113.1&2/ARC.