| RefNo | MS/790/63 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Girolamo Ascanio Giustiniani, Venice, to Martin Folkes |
| Creator | Giustiniani; Girolamo Ascanio (1697-1749); Italian writer and translator |
| Recipient | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher |
| Date | 7 June 1737 |
| Description | Requesting 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. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8378 | Folkes; Martin (1690 - 1754); antiquary and natural philosopher | 1690 - 1754 |