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19th Century American Silver Love Letter Box by Meriden-Brittania

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A beautiful rectangular love letter box made of heavy gauge silver and inset with a key hole, the cover decorated with a circular raised foliate motif enclosing an enamelled white rose on blue guilloché enamelled ground. By Meriden-Brittania Company, 19th century. 7 x 4 1/2 x 3 in. (17.8 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm.). Weight: 25.5 Troy ounces gross weight.
  • Creator:
    Meriden Brittania Company
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    25.5 Troy ounces gross weight
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (76.2 mm)Width: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)Length: 7 in (177.8 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Two small dents in front. Original interior velvet worn and loose as seen in image. Lined in wood panels. Sold as is.
  • Seller Location:
    St. Catharines, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 247FDM1stDibs: j2321608121838473fs

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