Catherine's Quest
Medieval Wares
Not currently in business - I may open back up in the future. Thank you for your interest.
Leather Cases For Waxed Writing Tablets
These are made of 6/7 ounce hardened vegetable tanned leather, and beeswaxed, 100% linen cord. Leather cord available upon request. Historically, these were used to carry waxed writing tablets, but can be used for modern purposes as pouches, or protective carriers for cameras, PDAs, etc.
Hand made. See lists at bottom of page for other pricing options and case dimensions.
In stock: none currently in stock
Original Piece , currently housed in a museum in Vienna
Coming soon:
15th Century German
This case was made to the customer's size requirements, and therefore is not the same shape as the original. I will be making a new version of this case that will better represent the shape of the original. Size and pricing to be determined.
17th Century German
Small case sizing:
Outer Dimensions: Inner Dimensions:
~3.75" wide ~3.25" wide
~1.75" deep ~1.25" deep
~4" tall ~3.25" tall
Small case pricing:
Plain case, no tooling: $60 plus shipping
Textured background added to front: $5
Textured background added to back: $5
Tooling and background added to front: starting at $10
Tooling and background added to back: starting at $10
Tooling or texture added to top of lid: $5
A twisted linen cord is included in the price. The cord can be braided for an additional charge. Standard 3 plait braid.
Braided cord, to be used in suspending the case from a belt: $5
Braided cord, to be slung across body: $10