#10087 a 19th century burgundy leather despatch box

A fine quality 19th Century Burgundy Morocco Leather Despatch Box originally the property of David Douglas (1823-1916), the noted Edinburgh book publisher*, whose name, together with the city, is embossed on the bevelled top. It has a substantial top mounted swing handle and a working lock stamped Bramah London, and key, and it opens on sturdy 90º hinges revealing the leather lined interior with raised sides and stability studs. The box is in good, sound, well-used condition.

*David Douglas FRSE FSA (1823 – 1916) was a Scottish publisher in the 19th century. He was publisher of works by authors including John Stuart Blackie and Dr John Brown. In later life he formed half of the successful Edinburgh publishing business Edmonston & Douglas. The latter were responsible for a highly popular set of animal prints aimed at children

Antiques.co.uk Ref: TVVKCE3A

Width (cm):

36

Height (cm):

13

Depth (cm):

19.5

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Gerald Mathias Fine Antique Boxes

Gerald Mathias Fine Antique Boxes. I have been a dealer at Antiquarius in the Kings Road for more than twenty five years until 2006 when I moved to The Old Cinema in Chiswick and continued specialising in Fine Georgian, Victorian & Edwardianhttps://www.antiques.co.uk/antique/10121-A-Victorian-Black-Leather-Despatch-Box-The-Private-Secretary  & antique leather boxes. My stock includes Country House Post Letter Boxes, Writing Boxes, Despatch Boxes, antique jewellery, Victorian office, & Desk & antique Library accessories.

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