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A rare Victorian oak letter post box, c.1871 -1880, with makers…
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Auction Location:
Perth
Date:
21-Aug-2013
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Description:
A rare Victorian oak letter post box, c.1871 -1880, with makers stamp by Halstaff & Hannaford 228 Regent St London. Domed crystal top with John Wilder (1801-1892), armorial coat of arms. The central box has a lockable letter chamber with lower stamp drawer with brass match striker. The front of the door retains the original postage, rates label which was introduced in 1871. Height 45 cm. Note: post boxes like these were manufactured for important private homes, private clubs and hotels, from the Victorian era dating around 1870
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Category:
Small Wooden Items: Boxes - Writing, Sewing, etc.