° ° A George VI red morocco leather government despatch box,...

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° ° A George VI red morocco leather government despatch box, embossed in gold with the royal cypher of King George VI and Privy Council Office. Manufactured by John Peck and Son, Surrey Row, Blackfriars Road, London, 46cm wide 31cm deep 15cm high

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Looks to have had some repolishing in recent years, overall finish is bright with a fair state of polish but beneath this there are numerous old scuffs, rubs and marks which now show as a blackish tone, interior in plain black leather, lock looks original but no key.

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Auction Date:

27th Sep 22 at 9:30am BST