Antique Punch Book, Almanac Compendium, English, Humour, Illustrated, Victorian Umbrella Stand with a pleasingly naive decor

with a pleasingly naive decor

Interior lined with faux reptile skin the lid interior in tan colour

A removable pen tray

Each foot thoughtfully dressed with a small protective baize pad

This is a late Victorian mahogany topped adjustable bed table

Antique Punch Book, Almanac Compendium, English, Humour, Illustrated, Victorian Umbrella Stand with a pleasingly naive decorOur Stock # 25224 This is an antique Punch's almanac compendium for 1848 1887. An English, bound illustrated annual set, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Established in 1841, Punch magazine was a weekly publication of humour and satire, illustrated by numerous artists and taking the titular Mr. Punch from the popular puppet show as its mascot. The magazine lasted throughout the Victorian period, with publication ceasing in 1992.