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Lot 277
  • 277

A Victorian brass-mounted walnut octagonal letter box second half 19th century

Estimate
1,800 - 2,400 USD
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Description

  • walnut, brass
  • height of letter box 13 in.
  • 33 cm
the lock stamped Bramah London.  Together with a George III mahogany Lazy Susan; a Victorian oak stationery box; a Victorian oak 'suggestions' box, 19th century, and a Victorian silver-mounted fruitwood butter stamp, Birmingham, 1900, engraved MADE FROM WOOD OF WESLEY'S TREE CIRCUIT STEWARDS RYE 1900 A. I. MOON T. S. GOLDON5 pieces.

Condition

Dimensions of Lazy Suzan: height 3 1/4 in.; diameter 15 1/2 in.; height of stationery box 10 1/2 in.; height of 'suggestions' box 5 in.; height of butter stamp 6 1/2 in. Good condition; the letter box lacking vertical molding around the central wooden panel beneath the ‘letter’ brass flap; each piece with small nicks and wear overall.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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