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ANTIQUE #SA1103966

A Novelty Antique Book Box

£395    $504    €477
This box looks like a set of leather bound books on a oak book carrier. The spines of the books form the lid, with storage below. There is a brass trade label inside, Walter Thornhill & Co. The firm was founded by Joseph Gibbs in 1774, it became cutlers to the Queen in the 1830''s. From the 1870''s the company traded as Walter Thornhill & Co. until 1912 from New Bond Street London, as manufacturers and dealers in gold, jewellery, travelling bags, cases and boxes.
 
This box measures 33cm w x 15cm w x 16.5cm h.
 
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Antique Number: SA1103966
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Antique #SA1103966, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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