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A Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Writing Box

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A Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Writing Box with a leather writing slope and secret drawer. The top with a brass cartouche inscribed 'James Amphlett' father of modern day press.

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Dimensions:

W-48 D-38 H-16 (cm)

Item Reference:

108917-1006-4Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 108917-1006-4
Item No. 108917 - Dealer No. 1006 - Building No. 4

Description

A Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Campaign Writing Box with a leather writing slope and secret drawer. The top with a brass cartouche inscribed 'James Amphlett' father of modern day press.
James Amphlett 1772 -1860 of Shrewsbury. He had been a Journalist for over 60years reporting events in London and throughout the country, styled as 'father of the press'. Obituary in 'The Times'.

Specifications

Item Reference
108917-1006-4
Dimensions
Height: 16 cm
Width: 48 cm
Depth: 38 cm
Era
Victorian
Material
Mahogany
Period
1837 - 1860, C19th (Early Victorian)
Country of Origin
England
Condition
Good restored condition

Delivery

  • Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
  • UK Post for £15, this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.
  • UK Courier for £30, this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company.
  • UK Van Delivery by Hand, this applies to furniture, large items or delicate items. This is undertaken by ourselves or by a fully insured van delivery company that is personally known to us. Prices dependant on your location and size/amount of items purchased.

We are able to deliver any item to anywhere in the World, and so for any item/location, we are able to obtain quotes for delivery/shipping.

To make an enquiry call us on 01427 668 389