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6336 - Admiral Sir William Hotham - his personal writing box
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Admiral Sir William Hotham - his personal writing box Rectangular wooden body with brass fittings; the underside (cracked) is covered in velvet. On the hinged lid (cracked), an inlaid brass cartouche featuring an engraved coat of arms and the inscription “Admiral Sir William Hotham.” Angular brass handles that fold into the sides. Inside: a fold-out, fabric-covered writing surface that closes on one side, and removable inserts for a pen holder and inkwell (handle broken off). The lock on the front features the manufacturer’s mark “J. Bramah, 194 Piccadilly” on the inside. Key included. Minor areas of wear. Dimensions approx. 41 x 26 x 16 cm. William Hotham, 1st Baron Hotham (1736–1813), joined the Royal Navy in 1751; became Vice Admiral in 1791, commander of the “HMS Britannia” and deputy to Lord Hood; later commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, successful in the Battle of Genoa, among other engagements, Condition: II -
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