A delightful antique Leuchars & Son Piccadilly (London, a. 1794-1902) stationery box with a honeyed brown wood veneered exterior over an arched form on a beveled foot. The exterior is beautifully detailed with brass corner brackets sporting decorative club shaped accents that compliment trefoil loop handles on the sides.
A large hinged lid at the front drops down to reveal slotted compartments within a dark blue leather lined interior. Five sleeves in the form of book spines create the appearance of a travelling library, perfect for use as document covers or as decorative dust jackets for your own books. The sleeves are labeled A.B.C., Whitaker's Almanack, Red Book, Army List, and Bradshaw, and are flanked by two additional open compartments. Brass manufacturer's plaque mounted along the base.
Condition
Presents well overall with wear commensurate with age and use. Some splits and lifting to veneers and wear to the leather interior
Measurements
13" H x 8 1/8" D x 13 5/8" L
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