Record

RefNoMS/790/63
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Girolamo Ascanio Guistiniani, Venice, to Martin Folkes
Date7 June 1737
DescriptionRequesting that Folkes buys him a plain silver watch by Graham, made after the new model which Graham sent to Mr. Smyth. The hour plate should be enamelled in the French manner and he would like a strong silver chain bearing two kerry stones, one with his arms, the other with his cypher of initials. These should be the same size as that with which he seals this letter. He would like a cover to keep the watch clean, made of shagreen, with silver studs. Folkes should recommend to Graham the beauty of the instrument in all its parts, since he would like a masterpiece. Once made, it should be consigned to the Venetian Resident to be forwarded. He will either pay the price to Folkes's orders in Venice, or will send a bill of exchange.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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