This is for a rare antique Victorian leather covered travelling inkwell from the late 1800s. It is uncommon to find this name on a little inkwell like this, usually you will find them by Coombs, Berry, Asprey...etc, De La Rue is very unusual. The leather is advertising De La Rue of London and has a button on the front that releases the hinged lid. It has the original brass swing handle and inside is the glass bottle held firm with a brass frame. The underside of the lid has a stopper to seal the bottle when in transit and it is in excellent condition with the original green paint finish inside. The leather has surface wear and the inkwell measures 32mm (1.25") square by the same high.
Be sure to check out all the other general antiques, objects of virtue, writing implements, scientific and optical instruments, art nouveau and art deco items, vanity and smoking requisites, and all the other vintage ladies & gentleman's accessories we are selling this week. We list nearly every week and usually on a Thursday night and we will always combine items to reduce postage costs and make them as cheap as possible.
Overseas items will be sent tracked or signed for. For domestic deliveries, special delivery is mandatory for items over £100.