15th May, 2019 10:00

Country House and Asian Art Auction

 
Lot 213
 

An Edwardian gentleman's travelling case by Asprey

An Edwardian gentleman's travelling case by Asprey, in dark red leather, the rectangular hinged cover with inset central gilt loop handle and monogram 'L.C.M.W.' enclosing a detachable tray with two small square boxes marked 'LIGHT' and 'INK', a small pen tray, a blotter, a leather file for implements containing later scissors, penknives, button hook, etc, the interior of the case cover with drop out flap marked '1907-1909 H.T.N.H.O' and 'ASPREY LONDON', revealing a six division notelet grid, the case locks stamped ' ASPREY 166 BOND STREET', with key and semi-secret locking mechanism 43cm wide, 29.5cm deep 18cm high and a brown leather outer protection case and strap for travelling, and a gator skin writing case and wallet with fold over flap 31cm x 23cm (2)

Sold for £380


 
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