A Fine Quality Morocco Black Leather Despatch Box C1910 of good proportions, the bevelled top gilt stamped with the crown of Edward Vll, mounted with a gilt brass swing handle, the green velvet lined interior with raised sides , the working Bramah Patent lock stamped S. Mordan & Co., London, with key.
The embossed labels of the previous owners Edward D Bethune & Edward Drinkwater have been removed leaving the original leather underneath. Both labels accompany the box.
Condition: The exterior very good commensurate with age. The original velvet lined interior rubbed & faded.
Measurements: 38.5 x 25.5 x 12.5 cm.
