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Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

Antique Correspondence Box, English, Leather Cabinet, Houghton & Gunn, Victorian

£2,850.00
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Our Stock # 18.8041

This is an antique correspondence box. An English, leather bound sarcophagus cabinet with secret compartment, attributed to Houghton and Gunn of London, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870.

  • Quality gentleman's stationery box with fascinating concealed compartment
  • Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
  • Leather bound with contrasted crimson over black hues
  • Pleasingly aged, commensurate with age and use
  • Sarcophagus top with hidden compartment, accessed by blind push mechanism
  • Pair of opening doors with working twist latch lock mechanism — untested, key absent
  • Arranged as a suite of five drawers, two over three of graduated type
  • Flush drop handles sit within shaped backplates
  • Dashing recessed carry handles to each side with near oval plates
  • Stands upon a prominent tapered plinth base
  • Unmarked as such, but bears strong hallmarks of Houghton & Gunn of London
  • Renowned for leather goods and boxes, based on Bond Street and later bought out by Asprey in 1906

This is a superb antique correspondence box, with fascinating leather finish and a concealed compartment. Delivered polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 43.5cm (17.25'')
Max Depth: 30.5cm (12'')
Max Height: 46cm (18'')

Secret Compartment Width: 19.5cm (7.75'')
Secret Compartment Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')
Secret Compartment Height: 5cm (2'')

Largest Drawer Width: 35cm (13.75'')
Largest Drawer Depth: 20.5cm (8'')
Largest Drawer Height: 9cm (3.5'') 


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