Late 19th Century Elephant Folio Investiture Boxes - A Pair

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Title: Investiture Boxes
Maker: Unknown.
Period: Bindings - Late 19th Century.
Place: United Kingdom.

Offered are (2) custom investiture boxes, … Read more Title: Investiture Boxes
Maker: Unknown.
Period: Bindings - Late 19th Century.
Place: United Kingdom.

Offered are (2) custom investiture boxes, produced in the 20th century, elephant folio volume style. Covers are late 19th century green and red morocco prize bindings, rubbed and bumped wear at extremities with minor loss, spines with gilt title and tooled decoration, boards embossed with the British royal coat of arms, motto: "Dieu et mon droit", hinged front board/lid opens to marble paper lined compartment, wood construction.

Measures: 2-2.5 W x 19 D x 23 H inches.
Approx. total weight: 23 pounds, 6 ounces.

Note: Decorative boxes of this sort were used by British politicians and officials to hold official documents. This historic themed item serves as a functional decorative addition to any collection or display. A great secret storage for jewelry and other keepsakes.

Not included: See image #3, (2) 8vo size books placed atop boxes for visual scale comparison only. See less