An Edward VII black leather ministerial despatch box the lid...

Hammer

£2,400

An Edward VII black leather ministerial despatch box the lid embossed in gilt letters 'FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY', beneath an ERVII royal cipher on red, with inset brass handle and black leather lined interior, by Wickwar & Co Jermyn Street. 40 x 27 x 10 cm.

Note: The box belonged to Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury David Lloyd George, who was in office from 1916 to 1922.

Provenance: Estate of the late William Lloyd George, 3rd Viscount Tenby (1927-2023), he was the son of Gwilym Lloyd George, 1st Viscount Tenby (1894-1967) and the grandson of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl of Dwyfor (1863-1945) the British Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922 during WWI.

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Lacking key. Various marks, scratches and small tears.