WICKWAR & CO., 6 POLAND STREET. Manufacturers to H.M Stationery Office
A very fine Red Morocco Leather Leather Despatch Box, the bevelled cover with central recessed swing handle, flanked by a pair of blue leather patches bearing the royal insignia of Edward VII. The box was owned by *Hugh Oakley Arnold-Forster PC whose initials are embossed along the front bevel. The black leather lined interior features raised sides and stability studs. The extra secure seven slider lock is stamped Bramah London and retains its original key.
Dimensions
46 x 30.5 x 14.5
*Hugh Oakley Arnold-Forster PRIVY COUNCIL born.19 August 1855 – died.12 March 1909, known as H. O. Arnold-Forster, was a British politician and writer. He notably served as Secretary of State for War from 1903 in Balfour's Conservative government until December 1905.
