1322795

Engl. Brass Leather Mr Punch Portfolio c1880 #1322795

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Engl. Brass Leather Mr Punch Portfolio c1880 #1322795
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Fine Antique Brass Repose and Leather Portfolio with Superb Detail! </em></td>
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This is a rare antique English brass and leather Mister Punch Portfolio, c1880. The brass front cover plate is beautifully done in relief in brass repose (relief). The inside covers are lined in silk, and a stiff paper liner on the inside is held in place by a tied ribbon. The subject matter is Mister Punch painting his dog Toby as the British Lion. This portfolio is based on a famous engraving that for many years was the cover of ?Punch? Magazine, a British Weekly magazine of humor and satire started in 1841.
This item is first quality, has very nice detail, and in good condition excepting a bit of tarnish to the large brass front plate, a 1? tear at the rear top of the leather spine, and bit of wear from old age. The date is circa 1880. This item measures 11.4" tall X 9? wide X 0.8? deep; the weight is 1 Lb, 9 Oz. Shipping and Insurance USPS Priority Mail within the U.S. is $15.00.The estimated appraised value of this item is over $500.00. Please see our other listings for Punch and Judy memorabilia. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding!
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<tr><td>Condition:Good, as noted</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa 1880</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:England</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Engl. Brass Leather Mr Punch Portfolio c1880</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Desk Binder</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Brass, Leather , Silk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Brass Leather Portfolio</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Palm Beach Gardens, Florida</td></tr>
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