Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Oak Letter / Correspondence Box With Latin Plaque
- Price realized
- $154
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $350
- Hammer price
- $125
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- March 28, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2 – MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
English Edwardian oak letter or post box, early 20th c., having recessed top handle, side with twist knob door release, opening to reveal lined interior with letter shelf over open storage, interior of door having framed plaque reading "A.M.D.G. Sanctae Mariae ad Montem Me Dedit Rev. Aloisius Guinan Gratus Alumnus 1910-1915 Ora Pro Eo. L.D.S.," (St. Mary's on the Mountain, Reverend Aloisius Guinan, a gracious alumnus 1910-1915, gave me a gift, pray for him)," hinge marked "Brampton's Patent," approx 11.25"h, 9"w, 9"d, 9.5lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.