Original La Poste Antique French Post Letter Mailbox
Stock No
mv4734
2015
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Item Description
Original La Poste Antique French Post Letter Mailbox
An original French metal post box with ‘Postes’ embossed on the front and the French postal service logos on the top, the post box is finished in yellow paint with a few historical layers underneath with the blue undercoat visible in places. These are a scarce find especially one retaining its original brass working lock and key. The box is embossed with the original makers mark Dejoie & Co Nates 1971, Dejoie Foundry started making mailboxes in 1949 after it relocated to Nantes from Brittany.
It is constructed from cast aluminium solid with two holes on the back to screw the box onto a wall or post. This is a wonderful practical post box or would make a great useable postbox or decorative piece inside or in a garden, shop.
Dimensions:
Height: 42cm
Width: 28cm
Top Depth: 17cm
Circa: 1971
Workshop Report: Overall good vintage condition, some wear and discolouration to the paint in places.
As with all our products, this product is an original vintage item so there are signs of wear from use. Original key in working order.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Period
Third quarter 20th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7801 199131
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