| RefNo | HSF/9/6/1 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Case for pencils [?] associated with Sir John Frederick William Herschel |
| Creator | Herschel; Sir John Frederick William; first baronet (1792-1871); British mathematician and astronomer |
| Date | 19th century |
| Description | A tooled leather case with eight square compartments, presumed to be for writing or drawing materials. An accompanying emvelope is inscribed: 'A leather-covered sheath or case for pencils. "Herschel" stamped in gold lettering. Probably belonging to J.F.W. Herschel. 147a'. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Format | Museum object |
| PhysicalDescription | Black leather case, embossed with gilded lettering: 'HERSCHEL' with decorative features. |
| AccessStatus | Open |