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ANTIQUE #SA862182

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

£2,850    $3,581    €3,426
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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1870
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