Vintage Mahogany Post Box and Stamp Vending Machine

1900 - 1920

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

This exquisite vintage mahogany post box and stamp vending machine is in remarkable antique condition. The top features several advertisements for local businesses, including:

- Kenneth Milton: "LOCHGILPHEAD'S LEADING FASHION AND SPORTS OUTFITTER"

- Bruce Robertson: "CONTRA DANCE RECORDS"

- A.G. Campbell: "FISHMONGER"

- Hugh Ferguson: "BUTCHER"

- Alexander MacBrayne: "Draper and Clothier" located at "Argyll Street - LOCHGILPHEAD" with the phone number "282."

The middle section boasts two doors with ornate vintage labels reading "POSTAGE" and "STAMPS" positioned above the stamp dispenser, which is marked "NOT IN USE." The mechanics, accessible from both the front and the back, move freely, but it is unclear if they are in working order. The base features a door that opens to a metal post box designed to tilt forward for easy letter retrieval. This remarkable piece has a beautiful colour and patina, with a classic design that stirs a sense of nostalgia and historical significance.

Physical Dimensions

Height

186.5cm (73.43")

Width

43.5cm (17.13")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1105690

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI3584

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

Delivery :

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description

This exquisite vintage mahogany post box and stamp vending machine is in remarkable antique condition. The top features several advertisements for local businesses, including:

Kenneth Milton: "LOCHGILPHEAD'S LEADING FASHION AND SPORTS OUTFITTER"

fig 1. Vintage Mahogany Post Box and Stamp Vending Machine

Bruce Robertson: "CONTRA DANCE RECORDS"

A.G. Campbell: "FISHMONGER"

Hugh Ferguson: "BUTCHER"

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Alexander MacBrayne: "Draper and Clothier" located at "Argyll Street - LOCHGILPHEAD" with the phone number "282.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

fig 2. Vintage Mahogany Post Box and Stamp Vending Machine

The middle section boasts two doors with ornate vintage labels reading "POSTAGE" and "STAMPS" positioned above the stamp dispenser, which is marked "NOT IN USE." The mechanics, accessible from both the front and the back, move freely, but it is unclear if they are in working order. The base features a door that opens to a metal post box designed to tilt forward for easy letter retrieval. This remarkable piece has a beautiful colour and patina, with a classic design that stirs a sense of nostalgia and historical significance.