W. LEUCHARS, 38 & 39 PICCADILLY*
A very large red, grained Morocco Leather Documents Strong Box with a vacant brass presentation plate and inset brass side handles. The interior contains a divided tray, below which is a divided compartment. Valuable documents are kept inside the lid, and are protected by a very heavy steel cover. This is released by triggering the third link in the strike plate of the lock. The secure four link Bramah Patent lock is stamped with the maker's name, and retains its original key. The maker's name and address also appear on the bottom of the steel plate cover.
Weight 10.5 kg
Size 48.5 x 33 x 22.5
*Leuchars was established at 47 Piccadilly, London in 1794 by James Leuchars. In 1820, the business moved to 38 Piccadilly shortly before James Leuchars died in 1823.
Lucy Leuchars, James’ widow, continued the business under the name of L. Leuchars. In 1837, the same year as Queen Victoria came to the throne, the firm was awarded the Royal Warrant for their supply of dressing cases to the royal family.
Expanding to 39 Piccadilly in 1841, the name had now changed to Lucy Leuchars & Son; the ‘Son’ referring to William Leuchars. After Lucy’s death in 1847, William gained sole responsibility for the business. Leuchars exhibited and won prize medals for his dressing cases at the Great Exhibition of 1851 and the International Exhibition of 1862, winning a further silver medal at the International Exposition of 1867 in Paris.
