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Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather c1870
This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound sarcophagus cabinet with secret compartment, attributed to Houghton and Gunn of London, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.
Quality gentleman's stationery box with fascinating concealed compartment
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Leather bound with contrasted crimson over black hues
Pleasingly aged, commensurate with age and use
Sarcophagus top with hidden compartment, accessed by blind push mechanism
Pair of opening doors with working twist latch lock mechanism — untested, key absent
Arranged as a suite of five drawers, two over three of graduated type
Flush drop handles sit within shaped backplates
Dashing recessed carry handles to each side with near oval plates
Stands upon a prominent tapered plinth base
Unmarked as such, but bears strong hallmarks of Houghton & Gunn of London
Renowned for leather goods and boxes, based on Bond Street and later bought out by Asprey in 1906
This is a superb antique correspondence box, with fascinating leather finish and a concealed compartment. Delivered polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Max Depth: 30.5cm (12'')
Max Height: 46cm (18'')
Secret Compartment Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')
Secret Compartment Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')
Secret Compartment Height: 5cm (2'')
Largest Drawer Width: 35cm (13.75'')
Largest Drawer Depth: 20.5cm (8'')
Largest Drawer Height: 9cm (3.5'')
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Quality gentleman's stationery box with fascinating concealed compartment
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Leather bound with contrasted crimson over black hues
Pleasingly aged, commensurate with age and use
Sarcophagus top with hidden compartment, accessed by blind push mechanism
Pair of opening doors with working twist latch lock mechanism — untested, key absent
Arranged as a suite of five drawers, two over three of graduated type
Flush drop handles sit within shaped backplates
Dashing recessed carry handles to each side with near oval plates
Stands upon a prominent tapered plinth base
Unmarked as such, but bears strong hallmarks of Houghton & Gunn of London
Renowned for leather goods and boxes, based on Bond Street and later bought out by Asprey in 1906
This is a superb antique correspondence box, with fascinating leather finish and a concealed compartment. Delivered polished and ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Max Depth: 30.5cm (12'')
Max Height: 46cm (18'')
Secret Compartment Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')
Secret Compartment Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')
Secret Compartment Height: 5cm (2'')
Largest Drawer Width: 35cm (13.75'')
Largest Drawer Depth: 20.5cm (8'')
Largest Drawer Height: 9cm (3.5'')
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.
We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.
Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.
Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.
Our Ref: 18.8041 Free delivery to most of the. U. K. & fast worldwide shipping
Price
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Category Antique Boxes
Date c.1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Leather
Origin English
Item code as272a5490 / 18.8041
Status For Sale
£2850.00
$3822.71
€3425.70
$3822.71
€3425.70
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