Description
Antique English Burl Walnut Slipcase Book Box Cash, Diary, & Address Book London c.1860 Description: A wonderful Victorian book box made from Burl Walnut Veneer on top of Coromandel. Box is filled with a bank of three gilt edged leather-bound housekeeping books Cash, Diary, & Visits & Addresses. This example is made from exotic Burl Walnut Veneer overlaid on to Coromandel wood and beautifully brass bound with gothic cast brass straps, with a matching large brass escutcheon to the front which houses the working key. The key opens the heavy reticulated brass clasp to the top. The interior is finished in a deep blue leather lining and the base is sprung .. this would allow the books to be pressed down, the clasp shut and locked creating a tight fitting. The address book is the only book that was used of the 3 books. The other two books (Cash & Diary) remain blank. But the address book is filled with approximately 100 people and places living in Great Britain as well as people located all over the world. A great many of them are located in India, Canada, and Hong Kong. One of the many people listed is Major General Sir Lee Oliver Fitzmaurice Stack. (see pic. 5) (1868 – 19 November 1924) was a British army officer. Their are also many people listed with the last name of Fullerton (see pic. 6), leading us to believe that the owner was somehow related to that family. Dimensions: Approximately 7,5" tall x 2 3/4" wide x 4.5" deep Weight: 2 lbs. 7 ozs. Condition: Condition is very good for it's age and use. Lock is is good working order. Some chipping to the leather spines of the 3 books. Be sure to enlarge and zoom the image for a close up view. Please view all pictures for condition. View all photos to determine condition of item for yourself. We have been in business for over 20 years and travel to England & Europe several times per year on buying trips. Please check with us Frequently to see our newest items. Thank you. SHIPPING: I always package with care, as I am a collector myself. I ship all my items bubble wrapped & boxed. Item will Ship within 3 business day of cleared payment. Seller Inv. 5772
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