Lot 219
  • 219

A set of four embossed leather folio solander boxes mid 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • PINE LEATHER
  • 6cm. high, 61cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 2½in., 2ft., 1ft. 6in.
in the form of a large book, impressed to the front with the coat of arms of Lord Fitzwilliam, bearing the motto DEO ADJUVANTE NON TIMENDUM, ( with the help of God there is nothing to fear).

Condition

Several have cracks to the spines and all are ratehr scuffed and with minor losses to the edges of the leather on the spines. Some old marks, stains and scratches, excellent general condition. Extremely decorative.
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