An extraordinary "time-capsule" archive for the serious historian or bibliophile. This Victorian Legal Document Case, leather bag, measuring 30 x 24cm, is presented in museum-grade, excellent condition. Crafted from thick, premium English leather with a stunning deep patina, it features the crisp initials "ALJC" stamped on the front, the "JC" is likely to have been for Justice's Clerk in line with the practice at the time.
 
Rarely seen in such preserved state, the case still contains its original matching leather blotter book.
 
The Archive:
This folio serves as an archive, containing a collection of original 18th and 19th-century documents. These hand-penned documents offer a visceral connection to the Georgian and Victorian eras, featuring traditional calligraphy and the unique texture of antique rag-paper.
 
Perfect For:
Collectors of high-end Victorian leatherwork.
 
Genealogists and Social Historians.
 
A "statement piece" for a law office or traditional library.
 
Interior designers looking for authentic "Old World" intellectual decor.
 
Specifications:
Era: Case (c. 1860–1890); Documents (1700s–1800s).
 
Material: Heavyweight premium hide, brass hardware.
 
Dimensions: 30cm x 24cm.
 
Included: Folio Case, Internal Blotter Book, and an assortment of original antique documents. These include:
 
An award or property dated 1816.
A 'list of the commons' dated 1732.
A franked envelope dated 1829 and with Penny Red stamp.
A beautifully written four page document dated 1800 outlining the examination of defendants in a trial.
A six page land conveyance dated 1823.