J W & T Allen Ebonised Despatch Box, Bramah Lock and Original Key William Tonks & Son Hinges C1849 - 1861
This is a lovely and very substantial Despatch Box. Refurbished with care to retain the original character. Bramah Lock, William Tonks & Son Hinges from an exceptional quality Maker.
Dimensions:
W-26 H-16 L-36 (cm)
Item reference:
116180-1537-4
Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code:
116180-1537-4
Item No.
116180
- Dealer No.
1537
- Building No.
4
This item is located in
The Guardroom
Description
This is a lovely and very substantial Despatch Box. Refurbished with care to retain the original character.
One velvet lined tray lifting out to a deep practical size document compartment.
The lid has new webbed correspondence restraints and makers gold insignia to the centre.
Quality inset brass rise and fall handle central to the lid.
Original Bramah Lock (Stamped Patent Allen) works exceptionally well and has the original key.
Please note this Bramah Lock is self-locking, the key must not be left inside… we have attached a chain as a little‘aid memoir’ in a bid to help prevent any accidental locking!
Hinges hallmark for William Tonks & Son,
J.W &T Allen est. London 1798 – 1913
A highly regarded company of the era with a reputation for producing exceptional quality travel goods and campaign furnishings. Their superior quality was recognized resulting in many prize medals and gaining the prestigious appointment as Military Outfitters to the Prince of Wales.
Operating mainly from 22 and 37 The Strand, London. The company remained active until its last known listing in the London Trade Directories in 1913.
Dimensions:
W-26 H-16 L-36 (cm)
Era:
1849 - 1861, C19th Victorian
Specifications
- Item reference : 116180-1537-4
- Dimensions : W-26 H-16 L-36 (cm)
- Colour: Black
- Country of Origin: England
- Era: Victorian
- Material: Ebonised
- Period: 1837 - 1860, C19th (Early Victorian)
- Condition: Lovely condition throughout
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