A mahogany and brass bound writing box, first quarter 19th century, by E. Gaimes, the lid with engraved armorial and WM initials for William Moore of Stockwell, the interior of the lid with label for the maker GAIMES, 54, St. Paul's Church Yard and No. 56. Cornhill, 11cm high, 31cm wide, 24cm deep Please see our website for additional image of the complete label, A comparable box in campaign style and dated circa 1810 is illustrated in Marked London Furniture (p.213), Christopher Gilbert states E. Gaimes cabinet-maker and portable desk manufacturer had moved to 54 St. Paul's Churchyard by 1814 (p.29)