A Fine & Unusual Victorian Travelling Correspondence Box made for Edward Solomon (1855-1895) the English composer, conductor, pianist and theatrical producer. With radial corners and two rows of recessed straps the solid flame mahogany box opens out to a divided interior with an assortment of compartments, some with covers. Inside the top a sprung panel opens out to a writing surface lined with the original dark blue baize covering. The recess in the sprung panel would have held envelopes kept in place by the brass bar. The Bramah Patent lock retains its original key,
Dimensions
28 x 21 x 10.5 cm
The box is accompanied by two documents, one typed, the other hand written, describing his short life & interesting career.
For a more details of the turbulent life of Edward Solomon please follow this link to his Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Solomon
