ENGLISH NAILHEAD-MOUNTED LEATHER TRAVEL BOX BY JAMES WYER,Early 19th century. Covered allover in faded green leather and brass nailhead; the interior with original paper lining and label inscribed "Real Manufacturer of all Kinds of Leather Portmanteaus, Patentee of the New-Invented Brass Traveling Trunks. James Wyer, Original Military & Naval Trunk Manufacturer, 394 & 372, Oxford Street, London." The hinged cover with "HD" monogram - 4 1/2 in. x 12 in. x 7 3/4 in. Estimate $300-400
PROVENANCE: Estate of Robert Vick, Sycamore Farm, Portsmouth, VA
