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Description

 

AN EXTREMELY RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY TOOLED LEATHER COVERED FLAT TOP DOCUMENT BOX WITH ITS ORIGINAL IRON STRAPS AND LEATHER HANDLE.
ON THE FRONT IS THE OWNERS NAME, (WE CAN NOT MAKE IT OUT) AS WELL AS THE TOWN, "SO. WINDSOR".
THE BOX CAME OUT OF A WINDSOR, CT ESTATE, WHICH ADJOINS SOUTH WINDSOR.
THE INTERIOR IS COVERED IN ITS ORIGINAL AND QUITE VIBRANT BLUE AND WHITE COLORED WALLPAPER.
NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1850-1860.

A WONDERFUL BOX WITH A NICE TOOLED LEATHER EXTERIOR. ABOUT 98% OF THE LEATHER REMAINS, (SEE PHOTOS), WITH MOST OF THE LOSSES NEAR THE HANDLE.
IT HAS ITS ORIGINAL LEATHER COVERED TOP HANDLE AS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL IRON BANDING ON THE EDGES.
IT HAS ITS ORIGINAL IRON LOCK AND HASP AS WELL AS ITS ORIGINAL KEY.

THE INTERIOR IS THE MOST VIBRANT ORIGINAL BLUE AND WHITE WALLPAPER THAT IS ALL ORIGINAL AND INTACT.

IT IS SIGNED ON THE FRONT OF THE LID. WE CANNOT MAKE OUT THE NAME BUT THE TOWN, "SO. WINDSOR" IS CLEAR.
A LITTLE EFFORT SHOULD BE TAKEN TO TRY AND DETERMINE THE NAME AS WELL.

A GREAT BOX TO BE DISPLAYED OPEN.

It is 18" long, 10 1/2" deep, and 8" tall.

Typical wear associated with the age of the item.

Low starting Price and NO reserve.

DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.

 

 

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Shipping

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Please understand that we are out on the road for most of the week trying to find the items we sell. Because of the nature of our items we cannot determine the shipping until after the sale. Over sized items such as furniture can take a few extra days.

Local pick up on larger items is available. If you win more than one item on the same day we will gladly combine shipping.

DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE WE ARE INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION.

Terms of Sale

Returns: Returns are accepted for a full merchandise credit. Please contact us within 3 days of receiving your item if you have any problems or concerns. We will gladly come to an amicable resolution if there is a problem with an item. We stand behind each of our descriptions but please remember mistakes can be made. Please contact us with any problems before leaving a negative Feedback or low DSR Star Rating!