English 20th Century Gilt-Tooled Polychrome Leather Document Box on Stand by Edwards & Sons

Made in England around 1900 and bearing the name of Edwards & Sons, this document box is covered in polychrome leather tooled in gilt and raised on a stand. The box, designed to hold documents, sits at table height on its supporting stand, combining storage with the presence of a small piece of furniture. The leather covering is decorated in colour and finished with gilt tooling, a technique associated with quality English leather goods of the late Victorian and Edwardian period. The retailer's name adds documentary interest and points to a well-made commercial product of its date. Suited to a study, library, or hall, the box can hold papers or small items while serving as a decorative object in its own right. The gilt-tooled leather and matching stand give it a formal character appropriate to a working study or reception room.

Place of Origin: England
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 20.5"W x 16.5"D x 22.5"H

Inventory Number: AC97
Location: WRH

Price: $ 2300