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Midlothian (County of Edinburgh), UK
Exhibition Quality Embossed Leather Writing Box
REF: 24808 / LA445744
£1,250
€1,457
$1,681
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jan 2018Approved item3260 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jan 2018Approved item3260 sales by dealer
Description
An exhibition quality embossed leather folding writing box, with large cast brass inset lifting handle. Engraved beneath “Captain W. Grant 25th December 1873.” The elaborate top opens to reveal a well fitted interior which is hinged and folds back again to reveal a large leathered writing surface inside of the lid is fitted for letters and pens, with removable blotter, other compartments including inkwell and match holder. All metal fittings are in gilded brass and the lock is engraved “Bramah London”.
measurements
Height:
18 cm
Width:
41 cm
Depth:
28 cm
declaration
Georgian Antiques has clarified that the Exhibition Quality Embossed Leather Writing Box (LA445744) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1870
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Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1870
location
This Exhibition Quality Embossed Leather Writing Box is located in Midlothian (County of Edinburgh), United Kingdom
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