{"product_id":"vintage-debenham-freebody-presentation-51305","title":"Vintage Debenham \u0026 Freebody Presentation Box | Royal Warrant Retail Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Debenham \u0026amp; Freebody Presentation Box | Royal Warrant Retail Box | Luxury Fashion Ephemera | Wigmore Street London 1940s - 1950s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful original Debenham \u0026amp; Freebody luxury presentation box from the famous Wigmore Street \u0026amp; Welbeck Street department store in London's West End.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Debenham \u0026amp; Freebody presentation box\u003cbr\u003e\nMid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal pheasant illustration to lid\u003cbr\u003e\nEmbossed Royal Warrants to both King and Queen\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal \"Scientific Cold Storage for Your Furs\" information label\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal handwritten stock annotations\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge luxury retail presentation box\u003cbr\u003e\nWonderful display piece or collector's item\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 17.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 12£\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 2.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56801137525122,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-debenham-freebody-presentation-box-royal-warrant-retail-ephemera-vintage-debenham-freebody-presentation-box-royal-warrant-retail-ephemera-1251330504.jpg?v=1785257979","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-debenham-freebody-presentation-51305","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}