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New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

1900 - 1920
Description

A highly decorative and useable US MAIL opening flap as used in numerous New York apartment blocks.

In polished bronze and brass it is designed to be located in the foyer of these blocks.....one for each apartment. Above each would be the opening for the post (opening not available). This unit would be mounted just below with glass in the two openings to enable you to see if there was any post inside. If so, a dial combination lock can be used to open the flap (combination supplied)..... and gain access to your post!

With a little ingenuity it can be adapted for use....

Additional photographs and information available on request.

FaceTime facility available.

Please be aware that the item is old and antique and study any photographs to satisfy yourself as to its condition as much as possible.

While we take all efforts to provide something that is fit for the use intended there many be various condition issues that are commensurate with age and considered part of its history, and are very subjective.

However, you have legal rights and Consumer Contract Regulations (2014) still apply for “Distance Selling “ if this is not a “face-to-face” purchase.

The advertised price includes packing and postage within mainland U.K. with Royal Mail’s 2nd Class Service. Special Delivery Tracked and Signed for Service can be requested.

Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Monies will be refunded on safe return of the item to us in the same condition as purchased, and within 14 days.

Please be aware that a deduction may be made if the value of goods has been reduced while in your possession. (See Consumer Contract Regulations 2014)

Otherwise you will only have to pay

a) the cost of returning it to us.

b) any extra cost above basic delivery costs (see above) For example the additional costs for Special Delivery services with Royal Mail over basic 2nd Class postage.

Other terms and conditions may apply. Please see our website or enquire.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA740461
Dealers Internal Reference
R/1919/TT
Dealers Notes

Overseas / USA enquiries welcome, please contact us direct for competitive shipping quotes.

Description
A highly decorative and useable US MAIL opening flap as used in numerous New York apartment blocks.

In polished bronze and brass it is designed to be located in the foyer of these blocks.....one for each apartment. Above each would be the opening for the post (opening not available).

This unit would be mounted just below with glass in the two openings to enable you to see if there was any post inside.
Merchant House Antiques

If so, a dial combination lock can be used to open the flap (combination supplied)..... and gain access to your post!

fig 1. NEW YORK APARTMENT MAIL BOX OPENING
fig 1. New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

With a little ingenuity it can be adapted for use....

Additional photographs and information available on request.

FaceTime facility available.

Please be aware that the item is old and antique and study any photographs to satisfy yourself as to its condition as much as possible.

fig 2. NEW YORK APARTMENT MAIL BOX OPENING
fig 2. New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

While we take all efforts to provide something that is fit for the use intended there many be various condition issues that are commensurate with age and considered part of its history, and are very subjective.

fig 3. NEW YORK APARTMENT MAIL BOX OPENING
fig 3. New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

However, you have legal rights and Consumer Contract Regulations (2014) still apply for “Distance Selling “ if this is not a “face-to-face” purchase.

The advertised price includes packing and postage within mainland U.K. with Royal Mail’s 2nd Class Service. Special Delivery Tracked and Signed for Service can be requested.

fig 4. NEW YORK APARTMENT MAIL BOX OPENING
fig 4. New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied.

Monies will be refunded on safe return of the item to us in the same condition as purchased, and within 14 days.

Please be aware that a deduction may be made if the value of goods has been reduced while in your possession. (See Consumer Contract Regulations 2014)

fig 5. NEW YORK APARTMENT MAIL BOX OPENING
fig 5. New York Apartment Mail Box Opening

Otherwise you will only have to pay

a) the cost of returning it to us.

b) any extra cost above basic delivery costs (see above) For example the additional costs for Special Delivery services with Royal Mail over basic 2nd Class postage.

Other terms and conditions may apply. Please see our website or enquire.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA740461
Dealers Internal Ref
R/1919/TT
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Merchant House Antiques Profile Page

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Merchant House Antiques
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Verified Since Apr 2008
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Location: Cotswold and Devon, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
Verified
Apr 2008
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99
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