fine antique english writing box sir william heathcote 5th baronet c1850

Description

A very fine and important writing box covered in blue leather with an integral carrying handle, the lid gold embossed with the original owner's name " William Heathcote" (possibly for Sir William Heathcote, 5th baronet).
A top quality box with all the markings of a superb example including both the makers mark P & F Schaefer (succrs to Briggs) 27 Piccadilly, London. It is also gold embossed in the interior of the lid Briggs, Makers, 27 Piccadilly, London). The interior of the lid is opened to reveal a compartment for letters and papers.
The lock was made by the top quality Sampson Mordan, London.
The interior is fully fitted with both a Berry's Patent travel inkwell and Light (vesta), a leather desk blotter and various writing instruments.
The box comes with a working key and associated dust cover which has done it's job preserving this fine box.
Excellent condition measuring 11 1/4" x 7" x 5". Victorian in era dating to c.1850
Item: 43158
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Dimensions

Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 28.6 cm (11")
Depth = 17.8 cm (7")

Fine Antique English Writing Box - Sir William Heathcote, 5th baronet c.1850

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

43158

Description

A very fine and important writing box covered in blue leather with an integral carrying handle, the lid gold embossed with the original owner's name " William Heathcote" (possibly for Sir William Heathcote, 5th baronet).
A top quality box with all the markings of a superb example including both the makers mark P & F Schaefer (succrs to Briggs) 27 Piccadilly, London. It is also gold embossed in the interior of the lid Briggs, Makers, 27 Piccadilly, London). The interior of the lid is opened to reveal a compartment for letters and papers.
The lock was made by the top quality Sampson Mordan, London.
The interior is fully fitted with both a Berry's Patent travel inkwell and Light (vesta), a leather desk blotter and various writing instruments.
The box comes with a working key and associated dust cover which has done it's job preserving this fine box.
Excellent condition measuring 11 1/4" x 7" x 5". Victorian in era dating to c.1850
Item: 43158
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 43158

Dimensions

Height = 12.7 cm (5")
Width = 28.6 cm (11")
Depth = 17.8 cm (7")

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