1878 Miniature London Almanac In Six-Fold Brass Glazed Travelling Mount Books - Nature

1878 Miniature London Almanac In Six-Fold Brass Glazed Travelling Mount Books - NatureA miniature 1878 London Almanac, mounted in a high quality bespoke brass glazed mount, which folds to the size of a single leaf for transport. Double sided January to June to one side and July to December the other. The brass case has a very good weight with delicate engravings to the front and sides. All hinges operate smoothly. No cracks or chips to any glass panel. There is some browning to the pages in areas as is to be expected but generally the

Brock is best known for his line work

A really lovely example of Cormack Brothers' craftsmanship

In excellent condition throughout

purportedly from the Victoria & Albert Museum

fully and clearly hallmarked for John Bull Ltd (of Bond Street)

68m tall marble sculpture by Michelangelo

turned front legs and sabre back legs

most notably two chips to the very bottom left hand panel corners

The cork can be removed and replaced with relative ease but it is delicate

horses and bunting turned out to meet Queen Victoria was captured by Payne

with the initials 'NC' engraved

Length: 42