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

particularly to the spine edges

Dial diameter: 44mm

Making this a one-of-a-kind piece

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