Antique Brass Desk Item

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by kraftblue, Aug 25, 2021.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Bought a boatload of items from a shop, they came from a NY estate. Is this a stamp holder or maybe for coins?

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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Stamps, I think. What are the dimensions?
     
  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    4 3/4" long, stands 2" tall and width is 2 1/8". Inner slot is 3 3/4" x 1 1/4" and is 1/2" deep.
     
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  4. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Curved bottom inside says stamps to me too.
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Stamps to me too.

    Debora
     
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  6. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Bronwen and Debora!
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    And @Bakersgma who thought stamps first.

    Debora
     
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  8. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

  9. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    The pictures stamped into the metal may be a whimsical take on transporting mail and waiting for the mail to arrive. Cute!
     
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  10. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you Bakers and Figtree.
     
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