#10239 a qeii canvas clad despatch box designed for use in the tropics

Barrow Hepburn & Gale Ltd. Grange Mills, S.E.1.

An Interesting & Rare Despatch box clad in waxed canvas designed to protect against severe heat and rough handling in the Tropics. The bevelled top is gilt embossed with the late queen's royal cypher and the initials G.C.O. The number two appears on three sides of the lid. The extra secure 4 lever Chubb lock stamped 'King George V'. There are four keys.
The brass swing handle is situated at the rear of the box for easy carrying.
The maker's name & address is gilt embossed in the underside.
The interior features raised sides and security studs (please see the last picture)

Antiques.co.uk Ref: BMUEEFN6Y

Width (cm):

46

Height (cm):

15

Depth (cm):

30

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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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