Description
A really splendid and unusual Antique English letter box, beautiful quality in a campaign style with a flush cut brass handle sitting in the centre of the lid. This box would have accompanied a lady or gentleman on their travels and sat on their desk wherever they were.
The hinged lid to the box is beautifully inlaid with foliate brass and two engraved plates, one for "Answered" letters and the other for "Unanswered".
The top retains it's original polished brass escutcheon with the lock signed by the top-notch Bramah of 124 Piccadilly (London). The box comes with it's original Bramah key, requiring a push and turn as these locks are sprung.
The interior retains it's central divider for separating the letters deposited. A superb box in excellent condition. 7 1/2" x 6" x 5" tall.
Item ID: 34782
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Rare English Regency Letter Box - Rosewood With Cut Brass Inlay c.1820
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
34782
Description
A really splendid and unusual Antique English letter box, beautiful quality in a campaign style with a flush cut brass handle sitting in the centre of the lid. This box would have accompanied a lady or gentleman on their travels and sat on their desk wherever they were.
The hinged lid to the box is beautifully inlaid with foliate brass and two engraved plates, one for "Answered" letters and the other for "Unanswered".
The top retains it's original polished brass escutcheon with the lock signed by the top-notch Bramah of 124 Piccadilly (London). The box comes with it's original Bramah key, requiring a push and turn as these locks are sprung.
The interior retains it's central divider for separating the letters deposited. A superb box in excellent condition. 7 1/2" x 6" x 5" tall.
Item ID: 34782
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 34782
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.