Hubcap
Collection object
2001.0471
H. 4.6 D. base 3.9 D. flange 6.7 W. flange 1.4 D. top 5.1 T. wall 0.3 Wt. 290.2
Hubcap, brass, by Christy, Limerick. Hollow cylinder with externally threaded base for screwing over end of coach axle. Slightly stepped flange above the threads, octagonal above the flange for turning with spanner, circular above. Engraved on the top (around) Estd 1799 / (across centre) Christy / (around below) Limerick. Top scratched with some edge damage.
William Christy (coach maker)