T. Handford trade card (label)

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card (label) of T. Handford [Thomas Handford] with Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and motto 'Dieu et mon droit' at top of card. Images in each corner of card depicting (clockwise from top left) open trunk with inside compartment, man with horse carrying trunk, open trunk and writing slope. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Some repairs at bottom of card.

Transcription: T. HANDFORD PATENTEE OF THE NEW INVENTED LIGHT WATER PROOF LEATHER TRAVELLING TRUNK, Edged with Brafs [Brass], particularly adapted for Officers of the Army or Navy, at his Manufactory, No. 7, Strand, near Charing Crofs [Cross], LONDON. PATENT CANTEENS, SOLID LEATHER TRUNKS, And Writing Desks on New Plan. Old Writing Desks and Trunks Repaired and Exchanged for New. Paul sculp. 47 Blackman Street, Borough.