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Sat, Sep 17, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 268

English Burlwood & Brass Letter Box

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Wooden letter / document box with burl wood veneer and brass fittings. Likely English / British, ca. mid 19th to early 20th century. Box locks with a key (included). Inner document holder is present, though some pieces are broken. Locking mechanism works. Blue and white cloth lined interior, some tears. Expected wear, dust from age. Paper on bottom has worn away in areas. 7 3/8" tall by 10" wide by 5 3/4" long. Keywords: fancy, decor, decoration, decorative, Victorian, England, Great Britain, antique, house, home, letters, household, correspondance, burl wood