Lot 54 , A mid 19th century French marquetry inlaid walnut country house post box, width 26cm depth 24cm height 56cm

A mid 19th century French marquetry inlaid walnut country house post box, of architectural form, with barley twist corners and floral inlaid panels, applied with an ivory plaque inscribed POST ARRIVES 6.A.M. GOES OUT 5.30.P.M.,
UK APHA Registration of an ivory item Submission reference: NEWRZLZW width 26cm depth 24cm height 56cm
£400-600

Condition:
Overall of a rich mid brown tone, the top somewhat faded to a lighter colour and with old splits and separations in the joins, the slot for letters is at the top front and this has an appearance of possibly seeing some sort of conversion but may have always been intended as a post box, pin hinge to the top of the door has come loose, front catch operated by a sliding button, back of the case a little faded.

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