Stationery box
Houghton & Gunn
Category
Leatherwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Leather
Measurements
125 x 150 mm
Place of origin
New Bond Street
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 289815
Summary
A rectangular stationery box with lattice tooling all over. The top fits diagonally onto the base, which has three internal divisions. Dark green leather with tooled Harpur Crewe insignia on the lid and inscription; 'Houghton and Gunn/162 New Bond St.'.
Marks and inscriptions
Harpur Crewe insignia impressed in gold on lid
Makers and roles
Houghton & Gunn, manufacturer