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J W & T Allen

J W & T Allen Ebonised Despatch Box, Bramah Lock and Original Key, William Tonks & Son Hinges C1849 - 1861

£285

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Item Location Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK
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Victorian Ebonised Despatch Box, J.W & T Allen Est.  London 1798 – 1913

This is a lovely and very substantial Despatch Box, quality fittings from the Bramah lock to the William Tonks & Son hinges.

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.

The Hinges are from another quality manufacturer of the day William Tonks & Son.

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!

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