Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) Full Catalogue but remains in a very

but remains in a very good condition overall with a wonderful patina

Depth: 15cm

particularly to the spine edges

Dial diameter: 44mm

however the key hole has been covered with mother of pearl externally

Exceptional 19th Century Leather Despatch Box / Briefcase (With History) Full Catalogue but remains in a veryThis 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