{"product_id":"georgian-campaign-writing-box-cruickshank-royal-navy-surgeon-letters-archive-lot-2","title":"Georgian Campaign Writing Box Cruickshank Royal Navy Surgeon Letters Archive Lot","description":"Fine Georgian period campaign-style writing\/document box, owned by a Royal Navy surgeon and retaining a group of family correspondence spanning the 19th century through the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box bears a brass name plate engraved:\u003cbr\u003e“A. Cruickshank, Surgeon R.N.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Box:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorgian period (circa late 18th \/ early 19th century)\u003cbr\u003eSolid wood construction with brass corner mounts\u003cbr\u003eOriginal interior with green baize writing surface and compartments\u003cbr\u003eFitted interior including lidded compartment and inkwell spaces\u003cbr\u003eCampaign\/travel form\u003cbr\u003eContents (included):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollection of handwritten letters (some 19th century examples)\u003cbr\u003eEarly 20th century correspondence (including WWI-era references)\u003cbr\u003ePostal covers with stamps (UK \u0026amp; France)\u003cbr\u003eTelegram form and typed documents (1920s)\u003cbr\u003ePersonal\/family papers and notes\u003cbr\u003eNamed references to Major A.L. Cruickshank (D.S.O., R.A.) ww1\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox: honest antique condition with wear, marks, and patina\u003cbr\u003eInterior: complete with age wear and staining to baize\u003cbr\u003eDocuments: mixed condition with folds, tears, and age toning\u003cbr\u003eUntouched estate find, sold as found\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements (approx):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: ~16\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: ~9\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight: ~6–7\"\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Notes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorgian box reused by later generations\u003cbr\u003eNamed Royal Navy medical officer\u003cbr\u003eArchive spans multiple periods (19th century through WWI era)\u003cbr\u003eStrong research and collector potential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Page Views With\u003cbr\u003eAuctiva's Counter","brand":"Montagues Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57935975776643,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0115\/9299\/files\/12fd7974-cc9a-4fca-a3b4-5930be956128_e5a51489-f6c2-4cad-adfe-e74df38dc1ad.jpg?v=1777453036","url":"https:\/\/montaguesemporium.co.uk\/products\/georgian-campaign-writing-box-cruickshank-royal-navy-surgeon-letters-archive-lot-2","provider":"Montagues Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}