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ANTIQUE #SA1043519

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather, Travel, After Asprey, Victorian

£525    $672    €633
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'''')
 
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Our Ref: 18.9815
 
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Antique Number: SA1043519
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 15cm (5.9inches)
Width is 36.5cm (14.4inches)
Depth is 26cm (10.2inches)
Antique #SA1043519, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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