Box (3) - Leather, Wood - 19th century mailbox
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
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Description from the seller
Elegant set of antique office accessories, consisting of three pieces from the late 19th century:
A 'Papeterie' letterbox in rosewood veneer with marquetry inlays, a finely inlaid central decorative motif, and a compartmented interior for letters and papers.
A curved letter holder covered in brown leather adorned with gold piping, lined with crimson red damask fabric.
A walnut wood mail organizer with three wavy compartments, highlighted with inlaid borders; note: it needs restoration.
A superb typical trio from the French production of the Napoleonic III period, combining utility and decorative refinement.
Ideal pieces for a vintage office, a display case, or a writing cabinet.
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State
Good overall condition, original patina unless it is the organizer.
Some signs of aging on the leather and varnish, without major damage.
Mailbox without a key, functional mechanism.
I insist on carefully looking at the photos; they serve as a description.
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Dimensions
• 'Papeterie' box: 15.5 cm (H) × 14.5 cm (D) × 23 cm (L)
Curved leather letter holder: 20 cm (H) × 29.5 cm (W) × 13 cm (D)
Magnifying organizer: 31 cm (L) × 18 cm (H) × 12.5 cm (D)
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Period and Materials
Period: around 1880–1900
• Style: Napoléon III / Charles X late
Materials: rosewood? walnut burl, leather, brass, damask fabric.
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Shipping
Careful and secure packaging.
International shipping with tracking and insurance.
Elegant set of antique office accessories, consisting of three pieces from the late 19th century:
A 'Papeterie' letterbox in rosewood veneer with marquetry inlays, a finely inlaid central decorative motif, and a compartmented interior for letters and papers.
A curved letter holder covered in brown leather adorned with gold piping, lined with crimson red damask fabric.
A walnut wood mail organizer with three wavy compartments, highlighted with inlaid borders; note: it needs restoration.
A superb typical trio from the French production of the Napoleonic III period, combining utility and decorative refinement.
Ideal pieces for a vintage office, a display case, or a writing cabinet.
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State
Good overall condition, original patina unless it is the organizer.
Some signs of aging on the leather and varnish, without major damage.
Mailbox without a key, functional mechanism.
I insist on carefully looking at the photos; they serve as a description.
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Dimensions
• 'Papeterie' box: 15.5 cm (H) × 14.5 cm (D) × 23 cm (L)
Curved leather letter holder: 20 cm (H) × 29.5 cm (W) × 13 cm (D)
Magnifying organizer: 31 cm (L) × 18 cm (H) × 12.5 cm (D)
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Period and Materials
Period: around 1880–1900
• Style: Napoléon III / Charles X late
Materials: rosewood? walnut burl, leather, brass, damask fabric.
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Shipping
Careful and secure packaging.
International shipping with tracking and insurance.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
0 g
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Title additional information
19th century mailbox
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
France
Material
Leather, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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