JOHN PECK & SON, NELSON SQUARE, BLACKFRIARS, MANUFACTURERS TO H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE.
A Red Morocco Leather Governmental Despatch Box with George V's royal insignia and 'FOREIGN OFFICE' embossed in the bevelled top. The date of issue 1922 is stamped in the rear above the brass swan neck handle. The black lined interior has raised sides and is fitted with stability studs. The five lever Detector lock was probably made by Chubb, and the key is a replacement.
Dimensions
41 x 31 x 14 cm
The Foreign Secretary at the time was Lord Curzon who held the office from 1919 to 1924, working under Prime Ministers firstly David Lloyd George and latterly Bonar Law.
