Vintage Debenham & Freebody Presentation Box | Royal Warrant Retail Box | Luxury Fashion Ephemera | Wigmore Street London 1940s - 1950s
Description
A beautiful original Debenham & Freebody luxury presentation box from the famous Wigmore Street & Welbeck Street department store in London's West End.
Finished in a rich bronze-gold paper with an elegant pheasant illustration to the lid, this substantial presentation box is embossed with Royal Warrants to both His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, reflecting the store's status as one of Britain's premier luxury retailers would likely date this box to late 1940s early 1950s in line with the queens coronation in 1952.
Inside, the box retains its original Scientific Cold Storage for Your Furs information label, advertising the department store's specialist fur storage service—a fascinating reminder of a once-common luxury offered by prestigious London stores.
The box also retains original handwritten stock notes from its working life, adding to its authenticity and charm. A wonderful piece of British retail history, ideal for collectors of fashion ephemera, department store memorabilia, luxury packaging or boutique display.
Features
Original Debenham & Freebody presentation box
Mid-20th century
Original pheasant illustration to lid
Embossed Royal Warrants to both King and Queen
Original "Scientific Cold Storage for Your Furs" information label
Original handwritten stock annotations
Large luxury retail presentation box
Wonderful display piece or collector's item
Measurements
Length: 17.5"
Width: 12£
Height: 2.5"
Condition
Good vintage condition.
Displays age-related wear including rubbing, scuffs, edge wear, creasing and some corner knocks consistent with decades of storage and use. The original printed artwork remains bright and attractive, while the embossed Royal Warrants are still visible. The interior retains its original printed fur storage label, and the handwritten stock annotations remain, adding to the provenance and character of the piece.
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