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Antique Post Box

About the Item

A Hotel Post Box Constructed in mahogany, with a brass letter box. Post boxes of this size were installed in hotels and gentlemen’s clubs shortly after the inauguration of Rowland Hill’s postal service in 1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use. Please contact dealer for condition report.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 66441stDibs: LU9547814862
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