˜Ø A MAGNIFICENT GENTLEMAN'S TRAVELLING COMPENDIUM BY ASPREY, LONDON, CIRCA 1870
apparently unused, the black morocco case with gilt tooling and Asprey patent inset spring handle to lid opening to reveal an opulently worked interior with engraved gilt brass fretwork, complete set of accessories including compass, barometer, Sampson Morden drawing set, spring stationery racks with inkwells and vesta with fish-skin strike and bearing London hallmarks for 1871, scissors, ivory ruler, seal, knife, quill cutter and nib cleaner, etc., morocco bound gilt edged books for cash, addresses and journal, the inside lid with writing slopes, calendar, thermometer, postal rates to India, accessory tray lifting to reveal inner compartment, concealed jewellery and sovereign compartments, secret tray, engraved lock plates with Bramah locks and much other fine detail -- 9¼ x 21¼ x 40¼in. (23 x 54 x 37cm.)

Condition Report
fine overall condition with very few signs of use.

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