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Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover

$2,600
£1,962.15
€2,246.36
CA$3,666.86
A$4,025.76
CHF 2,100.25
MX$48,717.27
NOK 26,323.33
SEK 24,803.49
DKK 16,768.50

About the Item

19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A delicate edging of brass and an escutcheon inlaid into the box boulle. When opened the interior reveals four divided compartments for letters, ink, stamps, etc. Lined in dark blue velvet fabric and gold tooled leather under lid. On the bottom of the box is a label from "Halstaff and Hanover".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1761 X1stDibs: LU6067240485562

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