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Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian
About the Item
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, aged leather travelling writing case in the manner of Asprey, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Appealing Victorian leather writing box, with fascinating colour
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order
Patination to the quality leather, remnants of the original green tanning visible
Leather interior resplendent in the original green hue
Lid dressed with an inset brass carry handle and gold tooled C.B. monogram
Opens to reveal a tray insert with three compartments
Inset tray removable to access a useful, second storage space
The lid reverse hosts an X-shaped leather document holder
Finished with a polished brass Bramah lock — untested, key absent
Unmarked as such, but the colour and quality redolent of Asprey of London
This is a delightful antique correspondence box, with an appealingly patinated leather outer and rich green interior. A treat for the desktop. Delivered ready for the home or on voyage.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 36.5cm (14.25'')
Max Depth: 26cm (10.25'')
Max Height: 15cm (6'')
Upper Tray Width: 28cm (11'')
Upper Tray Depth: 21.5cm (8.5'')
Upper Tray Height: 4cm (1.5'')
Lower Compartment Width: 33cm (13'')
Lower Compartment Depth: 22.5cm (8.75'')
Lower Compartment Height: 7cm (2.75'')
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.98151stDibs: LU2645338052812
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