A Rare 20th Century Elizabeth II Blue canvas covered Despatch Box the chamfered top embossed EIIR with the queen's royal insignia and the title MINISTER OF STATE - BOARD OF TRADE. Unusually the leather handle is situated in the front of the box. The four lever secure Detector lock, probably by Chubb with its familiar diamond shaped key-hole escutcheon. It retains its original key. The interior features raised sides & stability studs.
Dimensions
46 x 30 x 15 cm