A Victorian coromandel household administration box, circa 1860s, the gilt strapwork mounts inset with jasperware roundels, depicting classical motifs, containing five original red morocco bound lined notebooks, sprung mounted, the books labelled in gilt: Cash Accounts, Memoranda, Personal Expenses, Daily Journal, Visits & Addresses; with hinged locking cover and key, dimensions 21.5 x 13 x 9cm. £320-£380