*Please Note. This price excludes the cost of carriage which will be an additional �16.00 within the UK. Worldwide shipping available.*Early- Mid Victorian Leather Travelling Writing Stationary Box W Leuchars Piccadilly London.Condition: This box would benefit further from light sympathetic leather restoration. Wear commiserate with age and use.W Leuchars are known for exceptional quality and this travelling box is no exception. It has been well constructed throughout.The lid is fitted with a drop down stationary organiser, and there are two leather covered inkwells and a pen tray to the lower centre.The internal tray presents two side compartments, one lifting to reveal a pouch for private letters, the other revealing a shallow storage tray. The centre is fitted with multiple loops to securely hold pencils.The internal tray slides forward to reveal storage below for papers and similar, continuing to swivel and transform into a writing slope.A fine quality beautifully fitted box with key included. Overall Size: H16.5cm W29cm L42cm Size Interior: H7.4cm W25.5cm L39.5cmWorldwide shipping available. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact.Leuchars became established at 47 Piccadilly, London in 1794 by James Leuchars, and the business later moved to 38 Piccadilly in 1820. Lucy Leuchars was the widow of James and continued the business under L Leuchars. During 1837, Leuchars was awarded the Royal Warrant for their supply of dressing cases to the royal family.In 1870, the firm traded under the name of Leuchars & Son, William Leuchars and his son William, opened another shop at 2 Rue de la Paix Paris. Following the death of William Snr, William Jnr continued the business, going on to win a gold medal for dressing cases at the 1878 Paris Exposition. William Jr eventually agreed to sell the business to Asprey in 1888 and Leuchars continued to trade from their 38 & 39 Piccadilly address until 1902.We ...