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French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box

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French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box. Period Second Empire. Patinated bronze with superb quality brass Egyptian & Greco-Roman motif mounts, raised on troupe feet. Mounts lifting slightly on the sides. 9" x 4 1/8" x 7" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!

Dimensions:

Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)

Style:

Empire (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1870

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Reference Number:

Seller: WB-1488z1stDibs: LU6458238936962

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