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Royal Mail Steamer Columba Desk Box

$895
£684.33
€783.91
CA$1,262.31
A$1,373.88
CHF 734.15
MX$16,591.23
NOK 9,226.50
SEK 8,581.72
DKK 5,856.16

About the Item

Gentleman's desk box made from timber taken from the Royal Mail Steamer RMS Columba. The Columba sailed from 1878 to 1935. Well built box with hinged lid, interior sections and brass legend plate - Made From Timber out of R.M.S. "Columba" 1878 - 1935, Circa 1936.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Varnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1936
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 66331stDibs: LU1741228953372

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