A Victorian brass-bound rosewood campaign writing box, mid-19th century

the top inset with a brass plaque engraved LADY EDITH C. RAMSAY, opening to reveal a leather writing slope and various fitted compartments, some with ivory handles, together with a further Victorian walnut example, the top with a brass plaque engraved E.C.B and a Victorian silver mounted macassar ebony letter box by George Betjemann & Sons, London, circa 1885 (3)

The first two boxes; Lady Edith Christian Ramsay (1839-1871), later the wife of Sir James Fergusson, 6th Bt. and daughter of James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812-1860)

A lovely group. Condition relates to age and function and heavy use. The largest is in very good order and a fine example of its type. The engraved plaque to the interior pull out tray is dated October 6, 1855. The lacquered brass mounts are tarnished in places. The walnut example is by Parkins & Gotto and has an ivorine plaque which relates. Scratches to the top and brass inlaid shield. Interior generally good. The letter case has the retailers plaque for Leuchars of Piccadilly, London. The interior is distressed and with losses. This case is of some quality.
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