Victorian Silver Writing Box with Medical Inscription
George J Richards & Edward C Brown 1863
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An unusual Victorian silver Writing Box of rectangular form with all over engine turned decoration, an oval cartouche to the lid engraved with a contemporary medical presentation inscription. The silver gilt interior with four compartments for inkwell, tapers, seals and sealing wax, all covered with a leather platform holding a silver mounted ivory sliding dip pen and propelling pencil, by Sampson Mordan & Co, with screw off lid concealing a lead reservoir.
By George Richards & Edward Brown, London, 1863
Sold - £1,950.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair. Minute hairline crack to dip pen.
Dimensions
H
33 mm
(1.30 inches)
W
102 mm
(4.02 inches)
D
50 mm
(1.97 inches)
Weight
183.00 Grams
(5.88 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
JH121
Medium
Silver
