Important patent no. 1778 in the name of Richard Archibald BROOMAN. On vellum, for an invention "for goffering or impressing and gilding covering with metal leather". Made July 23, 1860, with yellow wax seal depicting Queen Victoria on horseback in majesty (16 cm). In its black lacquered tin case. In a morocco-style paper-covered box marked in gold on the lid with the great arms of the British Empire "CABINET INDUSTRIEL INTERNATIONAL ARMENGAUD JEUNE". With patent office label "ARMENGAUD JEUNE" to avoid forfeiture of English patent. 29 x 22 cm - Height: 5 cm A.B.E. Historical background : Richard Archibald Brooman (circa 1831-1866) of Robertson, Brooman and Co (166 Fleet-Street London), patent registrar. Given the large number of patents filed in a variety of fields, he was a prolific inventor.