Lot 1799
VICTORIAN RED LEATHER 'PRESIDENT' DESPATCH BOX,
the top with gilt 'VR' cypher and brass handle, bearing maker's mark 'Wickwar & Co. 6 Poland Street - Manufacturers to H.M Stat'y Office', height 12cm, length 39.5cm; together with a black leather despatch box by Asprey, initialled 'M.S-B', height 19cm, length 40.5cm (2)
Footnote: the 'President' title likely refers to George Sclater-Booth (1860-1919), a Conservative politician who served as President of the Local Government Board under Benjamin Disraeli between 1874 and 1880.
