The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle train drawing Smaller envelope (with drawings) measures

Smaller envelope (with drawings) measures 5 1/4" x 2 7/8"

This old hand-drawn lion looks as if it must have been inspired by a heraldic one

I have not touched the brass but it appears to be in good condition and would likely polish up if desired

The roman numerals of the dial appear to have been incised then darkened in graphite

The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, c. 1900 Canvas Roll Up for Flatware Salesman Samples with Leather Buckle train drawing Smaller envelope (with drawings) measuresI just thought this was cool and great looking too. It is a canvas roll up with leather strap stamped by The Royal Manufacturing Co, Detroit, MI, which was a late 19th early 20th century producer of mostly silver plated items, including flatware, serving pieces and watch cases. This roll is stamped "Samples" and then what looks to me like "Best" and "Good." It unrolls to reveal two vertical woven cloth straps punctuated by leather mounts, which I am