Casket - Document box - Mahogany - nineteenth century

English mahogany document box – 19th century

A fine English document box from the 19th century, made of mahogany and originally intended for the orderly storage of letters, documents and correspondence.

The rectangular box has a sober and sturdy design, with the warm color and natural grain of the mahogany nicely coming into their own. The front features a lock with key, while the top can be opened via brass hinges.

What is special is the practical interior with multiple vertical compartment divisions for sorting documents. At the front there is also a fold-down panel with slots, making the different compartments easily accessible. The brass fittings and simple construction fit the functional character of such English document- and correspondence boxes.

A characterful 19th-century utilitarian object that is not only interesting as a collection piece, but also still practically usable for storing papers and correspondence because of the various compartments.

Overview
Object: document box / correspondence box
Material: mahogany
Origin: England
Dating: 19th century
Interior: multiple vertical document compartments
Fittings: brass
Closure: lock with key
Special features: fold-down front panel with slots
Condition: signs of age and use appropriate to the age

Dimensions and weight
Length: 15 cm
Width: 22 cm
Height: 11 cm
Weight: 970 grams

The photographs form part of the lot description. The object will be well packed and insured for shipment.