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Fine quality early Victorian brass bound burr walnut house keepers journal box with original books c.1850/60. Choice cut burr walnut veneered exterior bound with decorative brass mounts and inset with porcelain plaques to all four sides. Matching brass clasp to the top with key release securing the books. The books spring upwards when the key is turned to allow easy access. A short video of this item is available to view on our YouTube channel - click here. Five origi...nal matching leather bound books to the interior labelled house keeping, expenses etc; all in unused condition. Box presented in immaculate unused condition with working spring release and key. Measures 8.5" wide x 4" deep x 5" high. Stock number 40363.
Stock number 40363
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