Sold for:
$593
$593
Mahogany Postage Stamp Dispenser, J. C. Cox, London, early 20th century, with brass coin slot on top, glass-mounted door showing the coin slot movement, a white enameled plaque on the front 'BY HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL LETTER PATENTS/J.C. COX INVENTOR/PATENTEE AND MANUFACTURER/WATER LANE QUEEN VICTORIA ST. LONDON E.C.,' the coin movement attached to brass handle rings a bell when moved from side to side, with the coins dropping into a lockable drawer, flanked by wooden racks for stamp storage, (lacking glass fronting racks), ht. 16, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 8 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-11
