Padlock Letter Box

Padlock Letter Box

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25989

Antique Padlock Post Box.
A very unusual letter box, post box, made in the form of a giant padlock. The French mailbox is constructed of metal with slot in the front for letters. To remove the letters there is a small door to the rear with a latch. There is a bracket for hanging the padlock.

On the front there was a plate that read 'M. GOBERT R et ses ENFANTS' a rough translation 'Mr R. Gobert and his children'.

Dimensions:

Height 52.5 cm / 20 "
Width 46 cm / 18 14"
Depth 15.5 cm / 6 "
Period

1900-1949

Year

C. 1920

Medium

metal

Country

France

Condition

Very good and restored.

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