Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) The Library

Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) The LibraryThis 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

The eye piece retains the original dust cover

Richard died in 1864 and about one year after his death Groves & Barker was absorbed into the thriving F

particularly to the underside of the knees (please see photographs)

The diamonds are of a beautiful cut and as such have a wonderful sparkle

Height: 44cm

A stunning dressing table pot with solid silver and gold guilloche enamel lid

The snuff box is of purse form and compete with hanging chain

Mifflin & Company

Height: 14cm

The diorama is cased in its original gilt wood glass dome

he developed a desire to convey atmosphere and tranquility in his watercolours

The reflective mirror is original and intact