A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CORRESPONDENCE BOX

A LATE VICTORIAN SILVER MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CORRESPONDENCE BOX, makers Batson & Batson, London 1896, of quadrant form, the fall front applied with stamped and pierced scrolling foliate angles and a central cartouche engraved with facsimile initials, hinged and opening to reveal a crimson watered silk lined and fitted interior with pen holder and inkwell to base, lock engraved "Alex Jones & Co., 154 Regent St.", 12 1/2" x 5 3/4", 7 1/2" high (Illustrated) (Est. plus 18% premium inc. VAT)