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Mail pouch in maroquin rouge, 19th century

$1,557.06
£1,153.87
€1,300
CA$2,125.69
A$2,364.74
CHF 1,239.63
MX$28,896.52
NOK 15,785.08
SEK 14,859.47
DKK 9,898.09
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About the Item

Red leather pouch to carry or deliver the mail with flap, decorated with gilt fleur-de-lys arabesques. Interior, two pockets, and a smaller one with flap. A folding gusset allows to carry several mails. At the rear, a loop allowing to hang the pouch. Work probably French 19th c., perhaps before Normal wear and tear.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.89 in (17.51 cm)Width: 9.84 in (25 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Leather,Appliqué,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645239381792

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