{"product_id":"antique-royal-arch-masonic-japanned-tin-toleware-document-box-dr-j-rusher-chapter-no-280-worcester","title":"Antique Royal Arch Masonic Japanned Tin \u0026 Toleware Document Box – Dr J. Rusher, Chapter No. 280, Worcester","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and historically intriguing antique Victorian japanned tin (toleware) document box bearing an engraved ownership plaque reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr J. Rusher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e280 Chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch indicates that Chapter No. 280 was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt. Wulstan's Royal Arch Chapter, Worcester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving this handsome box a strong probable Masonic association. Acquired alongside a small collection of Masonic items, it is believed to have belonged to a member of the Chapter during the late Victorian or Edwardian period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from japanned tinplate, often referred to as toleware, the box retains its original black finish and features a flush carrying handle, lever lock mechanism, and metal-lined interior. Designed for the secure storage of important documents, correspondence, certificates, summonses and records, it is a fine example of the practical office and personal storage used by professionals and fraternal organisations during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraved ownership plaque provides a direct personal connection to its former owner, elevating the piece beyond a standard Victorian document box and making it especially appealing to collectors of Masonic memorabilia, Worcestershire history, antique office furnishings and personalised historical objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful and increasingly scarce survivor with genuine historical presence and display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Victorian japanned tin (toleware) document box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved ownership plaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr J. Rusher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e280 Chapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong probable Royal Arch Masonic association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal lever lock mechanism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlush carrying handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal-lined interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal black japanned finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Victorian to Edwardian period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 42 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with age-related wear consistent with over a century of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box retains its original japanned finish with expected scuffs, scratches, areas of wear and age-related patina. The ownership plaque remains clear and legible, and the interior is clean and usable. A charming and authentic example displaying honest signs of age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents display only and not included in the sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1880–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasonic collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Arch Freemasonry enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of antique toleware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian and Edwardian office antiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical document storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet of curiosities displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorcestershire history collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonalised antique memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully packaged and dispatched via a tracked and insured service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found by Nicholas \u0026 Steele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58147103834499,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7275\/4719\/files\/D93B94F5-719D-499B-8FAD-E466A3135C09.jpg?v=1780034428","url":"https:\/\/nicholasandsteele.co.uk\/products\/antique-royal-arch-masonic-japanned-tin-toleware-document-box-dr-j-rusher-chapter-no-280-worcester","provider":"Nicholas and Steele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}