Coffin Nail Sample Book By A J Harrison Brass Foundry

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TSFS1565

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A turn of the century trade sample folio produced by A J Harrison Ltd, a brass foundry once located on Bradford Street in Birmingham, who produced decorative screws for coffins among other items.

This folio has almost 300 nail head examples riveted to two thick boards, with their original penned inventory numbers, and also its original removable padded cushion

The main function of a coffin screw was to hold the various structural elements of the coffin together. Unlike conventional screws, coffin screws have decorative heads. They come in a variety of metals, more expensive brass but also brass plated or lacquered base metals. The decorative heads help present the coffin as a decorative object rather than a box that is nailed shut.

This sample book offered a range of nails of various qualities, including high-class finishes. It would have been used by salesmen at A J Harrison Ltd. The nails were mostly either solid brass Registered Designs or brass plated, medium quality items.

first quarter of the 20th century In age, age related abrasions and discolouration, but amazingly complete

the original spine of the folio has been repaired, a similar smaller example housed at the Coffin Works Museum Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

When folio closed 32/35/3cm

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