Art Nouveau Letter box - 1920-1930 - Cast iron mailbox

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Antique French cast-iron post-box plaque, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, in Art Nouveau style with a natural oxidised finish.

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Antique French cast iron mailbox plate in Art Nouveau/Victorian style.
Produced by the French factory 'Camion Frères' located in the Ardennes region.

Beautiful and authentic cast iron mailbox slot plate, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring the embossed inscription of the word 'LETTRES'. On the back, there is the manufacturer's logo: a naval anchor with the monogram CF.

Material: Robust and durable cast iron, with a natural oxidized finish that attests to its age.

Style and Period: The style can be linked to the Art Nouveau or Victorian/Edoardian movements, characterized by stylized floral decorations at the corners.

Condition: in the original state, with signs of time, wear, and traces of rust.

Antique French cast iron mailbox plate in Art Nouveau/Victorian style.
Produced by the French factory 'Camion Frères' located in the Ardennes region.

Beautiful and authentic cast iron mailbox slot plate, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, featuring the embossed inscription of the word 'LETTRES'. On the back, there is the manufacturer's logo: a naval anchor with the monogram CF.

Material: Robust and durable cast iron, with a natural oxidized finish that attests to its age.

Style and Period: The style can be linked to the Art Nouveau or Victorian/Edoardian movements, characterized by stylized floral decorations at the corners.

Condition: in the original state, with signs of time, wear, and traces of rust.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
575 g
Metal type
Cast iron
Specific region of origin
Ardenne
Title additional information
Cast iron mailbox
No. of items
1
Material
Metal
Country of Origin
France
Style
Art Nouveau
Colour
Grey
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2 cm
Width
23.5 cm
Depth
6.5 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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Objects sold
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