The Despatch Box
Established in 1750, Wickwar works for Crown and Country to produce the iconic Despatch Box.
Centuries old craftsmanship
Wickwar cherishes the art of craftsmanship in its creations using the most authentic handcrafting techniques around the world. It takes a single expert craftsman up to 120 hours to produce the Despatch box - a centuries old legacy of craftsmanship
World-class Carpentry
Wickwars quality comes from within. Concealed underneath the leather lies a hand-crafted piece of skilled carpentry built using traditional joinery methods.
Highly sustainable
Wickwars Despatch boxes are made using natural dyes, locally sustainable timber and sustainably sourced leather. It's genuine history of sustainability and public displays of recycling authenticate the Despatch box as an item that improves with age and history.
Authentic heritage
Wickwar ensures its Despatch box retains its exclusivity and value through responsible growth. Quality and exquisite craftmanship values are upheld to ensure each box is authentic and true to its heritage
A timeless piece of history
Since 1850, Wickwar has crafted a legacy of unparalleled artistry and attention to detail, ensuring the Despatch Boxes carry a rich heritage that will leave an indelible mark for generations to come.
Prestige
"It's a great conversation starter in a meeting."
Unique
"I haven't owned anything as unique as Wickwars Despatch Box. I've only ever seen the Queen and parliament use it."
Highest quality
"The ultra-luxurious leather, the stitching and attention to detail is exquisite."
An investment
"I purchased it as a family heirloom that I'll take care of and hope that it will be passed down for generations to come"
Authentic
"Wickwar are the original genuine red box creators. It's unique character is uncomparable."
Authentic
"Wickwar are the original genuine red box creators. It's unique character is uncomparable."
The Despatch Box Legacy
Wickwar's Despatch Box carries the weight of history and the mark of timeless artistry. The Despatch Box Legacy encapsulates the spirit of purpose and functionality. Wickwar's boxes have served as guardians of important documents, protectors of secrets, and vessels of significance throughout history. They carry with them the stories of those who came before us, infusing each piece with a unique narrative
Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans since 1850, these boxes bear witness to the traditions and techniques passed down through generations, ensuring that the legacy lives on.
Wickwar Despatch Box Clients
Theresa May
Lady Theresa May is a British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. She was the Cameron government's Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016, and she has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidenhead in Berkshire since 1997. May considers herself to be a one-nation conservative.
Winston Churchill
Lady Theresa May is a British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 2016 to 2019. She was the Cameron government's Home Secretary from 2010 to 2016, and she has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Maidenhead in Berkshire since 1997. May considers herself to be a one-nation conservative.
David Cameron
David William Donald Cameron (born 9 October 1966) is a British politician and lobbyist who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016 and Conservative Party Leader from 2005 to 2016. From 2001 to 2016, he served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Witney. He considers himself a one-nation conservative and has supported both fiscally liberal and socially liberal ideas.
Gordon Brown
James Gordon Brown (born 20 February 1951) is a British politician who served as the United Kingdom's Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010. From 1997 until 2007, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Blair government. Brown served as a Member of Parliament (MP) representing Dunfermline East and then Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath from 1983 to 2015. He is the most recent Labour politician to be Prime Minister, as well as the most recent Scottish politician to be Prime Minister.
