Name/Title
Rent WalletEntry/Object ID
2025.1.262Description
Leather case/wallet with metal slide lock and chain, and a shoulder strap. A brass name plate is attached to the front of the wallet.Context
The Blacketts of Thorpe date back to the 14th century and were based in the Newcastle district. The first Blackett to be created a baronet was William in 1673. The second William in the family was Sir William the 5th Baronet who died in 1816. The purchase of Thorpe Lea House in Surrey was made in 1756, and included a mansion, gardens and the free public-house known as The Old Pipe-House together with 103 acres.Acquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
TransferInscription/Signature/Marks
Location
FromtTranscription
Sir William BLACKETT/ Bart THORPELEEDimensions
Height
195 mmWidth
210 mmWeight
504 g