C 1880
PARKINS & GOTTO 24 & 25 OXFORD STREET LONDON.
A Victorian radial edged Oak Stationery Cabinet, originally purchased from this exclusive department Store. Features include a substantial stationery compartment, a white board writing slate, a calendar caddy containing a complete set of replacement cards and a rolled gold watch with a swiss lever movement in good working order, plus a pair of enamelled screw crown top ink bottles. The cabinet retains the original four morocco leather clad markers for the 'accounts & receipts'& 'Answered & Unanswered'compartments, as well as four additional matching markers stamped with Parkins & Gotto's name and address. The full sized fitted drawer, with a brass campaign handle, is secured by means of a brass rod.
There is a secret hidden compartment at the rear of the cabinet for folders, files etc. Items are easily accessed by removing the calendar/watch caddy, and lifting out the frame below by its side handles.
The Bramah lock is in good working order.
Width: 15.5 inches / 39 centimetres
Height: 13.5 inches / 34 centimetres
Depth: 10 inches / 25.5 centimetres
