Barrow, Hepburn & Gale Ltd. Grange Mills S.E.1
A Large Mid Century QEII Canvas bound Despatch Box with a central swan neck swing carrying handle, the bevelled top embossed with the insignia of Queen Elizabeth II. The black leather lined interior with raised sides and locating studs. The Bramah lock & key are stamped H. Mitchell & Co, London
Dimensions
60 x 45 x 26 cm
Condition: Very good with a few surface scratches & grazes
Provenance
This box was formerly the property of Robert Edwin Alford 1904-1979, (Knight Commander off The British Empire) + C.M.G)
Alford joined the Colonial Service and served successively in Nigeria, Zanzibar, and St Helena. He was appointed CMG in 1951 and KBE in 1960.