Deed box tin /metal

Deed box mid century 1940s ? Amazing original condition with the name John Maurice Pearson (with some research you could probably find his history) Deeds indicated the ownership of an asset and deed boxes were vital for keeping track of finances and property. Grand homes would often store their own deed boxes to manage their assets, but from the 18th Century onwards it was more common to assign them over to a solicitor who would have a box per client case.46 cm wide 33 cm depth 28 cm height could be used for a wide variety of things storing or just an amazing decorative item