#10189. ‘ his most sacred majesty george iii’ a red leather documents/despatchbox dated 1799.

An interesting Red Leather Documents/Despatch Box, with original studs and central swing handle and lock escutcheon. The top is embossed with
The Royal Insignia of George III
and inscribed:
'His Most Sacred Majesty King George III
grant
to James Kelsey and others 1799'
The paper lined interior features the trade label of Joseph Swift, trunk & chest maker.
This 225 year old box is in very fine condition commensurate with its age. None of the fittings appear to have been changed or added.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 9B3EJCK8A

Width (cm):

43

Height (cm):

18

Depth (cm):

26

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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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