A large and impressive 'En Route' cased picnic set for six persons by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly, circa 1909
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TypeTravel Goods & Luggage
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Lot number143
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Location
Description
A large and impressive 'En Route' cased picnic set for six persons by Drew & Sons of Piccadilly, circa 1909, black leather-cloth case with brass handles, locks and catches, the fall-front with geometric design and with Ivorine maker's plaque to front edge of lid, opening to reveal interior with wicker framework fitted with wicker-handled kettle with burner and ornate stand, a Thermos No.29 water jug, two large and one smaller wicker-covered glass bottles, two glass milk bottles, one large food tin, two other food tins, one with ceramic base lining, a set of six ceramic tea-cups with Drew & Sons maker's names to bases, a set of six drinking glasses in wicker cases, a small food box, a set of six circular enamel plates, three condiments jars, and cutlery contained in two cloth rolls, the lid fitted with rectangular enamel serving plates behind leather straps in the lid, complete with two keys, the case measuring 71 x 32 x 32cm overall.