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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 2)

Sun, Jul 10, 2022 01:00PM EDT
Lot 1019

English Oak Letter Box & Bank Cabinet, 2 items

Estimate: $400 - $500

Bid Increments

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$100 $25
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1st item: Oak letter box having a hinged top and front, opening to reveal a fitted interior with three graduated shaped dividers and metal holders for storing writing instruments. Top and front with brass shield form escutcheons and the base edge with brass plaque. 10 1/4" H x 8 7/8" W x 7" D. 19th century. 2nd item: London & Southwestern Bank mahogany tabletop money changing or teller's cabinet having brass mounts throughout and a fitted interior. Lower molded edge with plaque reading "From the staff of London & Western Bank, Bloomsbury, Oct. 1911". 14 1/4" H x 14 1/2" W x 8 3/4" D. Early 20th century.

Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.

Condition

1st item: Overall good condition with expected light general wear. 2nd item: Overall good condition with expected light general wear, front base edge corners with minor losses. Wood shrinkage noted to back lower edge.