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Antique Gentleman's Travelling Box, Anglo Indian, Correspondence Case, Victorian
About the Item
This is an antique gentleman's travelling box. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass bound correspondence case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Delightful colonial interest, perfect for the golden age of luxury travel.
Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout.
Select teak shows fine grain interest and deep caramel hues.
Accentuated with brass bound corners, showing golden tones.
Attractive inlaid lid, with a boxwood shield form surrounding a brass quarterfoil.
To the reverse, an original mirror plate presents a clear, bright reflection.
The mirror lifts to reveal a suite of document slides, held securely by a sliding clasp.
Glass door lifts open to reveal a small selection of storage trays.
Decorated with small pierced brackets, the front tray lifts out for ease of access.
Dressed to the front fascia with an inset quaterfoil lock escutcheon — key absent.
This is a fascinating antique gentleman's travelling box, with quality craftsmanship and a suite of useful features to aid the convenience of long journeys away from home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
max width: 23 cm (9'').
max depth: 28.5 cm (11.25'').
max height: 12 cm (4.75'').
mirror plate width: 12 cm (4.75'').
mirror plate height: 16.5 cm (6.5'').
- Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
- Seller Location:Hele, Devon, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 18.88721stDibs: LU2645332779252
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