Antique Barristers Wig In Toleware Tin Case By Ravenscroft London

Antique barristers win in toleware tin case

The metal tin case is black with gold detailing gold and has a name painted on the top:
'W.J.Dobie Esq'

The inside of the case features the sought after makers mark 
'RAVENSCROFT
LAW
WIG & ROBE MAKERS
LINCOLNS INN
LONDON'
'Ede & Ravenscroft was founded in 1689 by William and Martha Shudall. The present name dates from 1902 and is a result of the inheriting of the business by Joseph Ede and then merging with wig-maker Ravenscroft, making this tin pre-1902'

The inside of the wig also features the name:
'H.W.Samuel Esq'

A rare item, perfect for a collector

Measurements
Wig Case
Length - 25.5cm
Width - 17cm
Height - 11.5cm
Weight including wig - 843g