Victorian Mahogany Mailbox
English, 3rd Quarter 19th C.

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Victorian Mahogany Letterbox detail
Victorian Mahogany Mailbox
English: 3rd Quarter 19th Century
18 3/4 inches high
Sold, please inquire as to the availability of similar items.

A fine English Victorian mailbox, the acorn finial surmounting a domed top above conforming octagonal stepped molded frieze, the octagonal box with medial molded decoration, one of the sides with a brass-trimmed rectangular mail slot above single hinged full panel door, the door having brass-trimmed manuscript paper sign "Collection Times Weekdays 10 a.m. & 4 p.m., Saturday 12 Noon, Sunday None," all raised on conforming octagonal stepped molded plinth base. This mailbox probably was used in a Victorian multiple dwelling or hotel lobby.


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