#10206 a small mid victorian red morocco leather despatch box

Wickwar & Co. 6 Poland Street, Manufacturers to H.M. Stationery Office.
#10206 Red Morocco Leather Despatch Box C1860, the canted top with a central swing handle and three sets of tooled lines bordering Queen Victoria's insignia. The front bevel displays the title 'Adjutant General '. The green leather interior has raised sides and is stamped with the maker's name and address on the leading edge.. The four lever lock is in good order with two keys.
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*Adjutant General For over 250 years the was one of the most senior officers in the British Army. He was responsible for developing the Army's personnel policies and supporting its people.He usually held the rank of general or lieutenant general. Despite his administrative role, the Adjutant-General, like most officers above the rank of major general, was invariably drawn from one of the combat arms, not from the support corps.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: NC5R2C7UX

Width (cm):

29

Height (cm):

7

Depth (cm):

13.5

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Gerald Mathias Fine Antique Boxes. I have been a dealer at Antiquarius in the Kings Road for more than twenty five years until 2006 when I moved to The Old Cinema in Chiswick and continued specialising in Fine Georgian, Victorian & Edwardianhttps://www.antiques.co.uk/antique/10121-A-Victorian-Black-Leather-Despatch-Box-The-Private-Secretary  & antique leather boxes. My stock includes Country House Post Letter Boxes, Writing Boxes, Despatch Boxes, antique jewellery, Victorian office, & Desk & antique Library accessories.

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