Rare Asprey of London red moroccan leather carriage companion with 8 day pocket watch
ABOUT
From our Boxes collection, we are please to introduce this Stationery Carriage Companion by Asprey of London.
The Stationery Box finished in moroccan red leather with a slanted lid features two hooks to the rear originally for mounting on a carriage. A rare example in excellent condition, the stationery set features a window on front for telling the time and a pull out address book at the base. The interior is fitted with multiple partitions and a retractable mirror which opens on a mounting showing the mirror and a reading or writing pad. The rear of the box is signed in gold, Asprey London along with matching gold on the Address book label and the front pocket houses the removable pocket watch also by Asprey of London.
This carriage companion reflects the way wealthy individuals travelled during the Victorian period. Made for use in a horse drawn carriage, it provided a practical means of carrying personal items while travelling and is typical of the quality and workmanship associated with Asprey during the Victorian period circa 1870.
DETAILS
Stock Number:
501813
Dimensions:
Width: 3o.5
Depth: 14.5
Height: 17.5
Place of origin:
England, UK
Date of manufacture:
1900
Seller:
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