Victorian Solid Mahogany Patent Check Till.

Victorian Solid Mahogany Patent Check Till.
A wonderful Victorian mahogany till dating back to c.1873, the top section opens to reveal a  till roll to the inside for writing what has been sold, with wonderful brass fittings, strap hinges and mounts and  a  drawer to the front to keep money.
The till has a makers label to the back that reads “The patent check till, patent No 2153, Dated June, 12.1875, E.Lofts, Patentee, Cambridge, No 
2050.
Unfortunately the key doesn’t work the lock.
It measures 34 x 51 and stands 23 cm high.