A Gentleman’s Cabinet of Curiosities | The Collection of the late Naim Attallah, CBE
A Gentleman’s Cabinet of Curiosities | The Collection of the late Naim Attallah, CBE
Lot Closed
November 23, 04:57 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An impressive matched set of eight Vintage crocodile skin cases in graduated sizes
first quarter 20th century
the largest of square form and with carrying handles to each side, the next with a fitted interior and gilt-tooled 'Drew & Sons / Makers / Piccadilly Circus / London' and stamped 'A. J. Gainsford / Sheffield' to the front; the next with a brown silk interior by Darnbrough & Sons Ltd, Middlesborough and gilt-tooled 'S.A.H.' to the lid; the next with a gold-coloured silk lined interior, the silver-metal locks stamped 'British Made'; the next with a claret coloured silk interior, the brass locks stamped 'Made in England'; a small dressing case with a caramel coloured silk interior, the locks stamped 'Patent 132.194' and 'English Lever'; a small attache case, locked; and a further small attache case, with a leather lined interior (8)
largest 32 by 51 by 41cm., 1ft. 1/2 by 1ft. 8 by 1ft. 4in.; smallest 10.5 by 34.5 by 24.5cm., 4 1/4 by 1ft. 1 1/2 by 9 3/4in.