Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) Full Catalogue particularly to the spine edges

particularly to the spine edges

Making this a one-of-a-kind piece

A pair of sterling silver salt cellars by Stokes & Ireland

The bottle remains in an entirely original condition and as such the cork will require replacing should the bottle be intended for practical use

Height (closed): 4cm

Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) Full Catalogue particularly to the spine edgesThis is a very fine 19th century leather despatch box, previously the property of Henry Gore Wright (1819 1888). This despatch was the sole load and responsibility of H. G. Wright's personal assistant during a tour of Shahpur, India. Henry Gore Wright was the youngest son of Nathaniel Wright, Indigo Planter (Bengal), and the youngest brother of W. M. Webster Wright; the previous owner's grandfather. Hand written labels by W. M. Webster Wright's