Antique Victorian Boxwood Stamp Box Carved Carrier Pigeon Letter Treen 1865 MINT For Sale

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Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic Victorian-era hand-carved boxwood stamp box, dating to circa 1865. This exquisite piece of English desktop treen features an incredibly detailed relief carving on the lid depicting a carrier pigeon in mid-flight holding a sealed letter in its beak.

The pigeon is framed within a smooth, recessed oval surrounded by elegant Victorian foliate scrollwork. The sides of the box are intricately decorated with geometric chip-carved diaper patterns.

The interior reveals a pristine, sloped stamp ramp on the right side—a classic 19th-century design element meant to allow the user to easily slide out paper postage stamps. The box retains a wonderful, warm honey-colored natural patina and its original brass barrel hinge.

An exceptional, pocket-sized piece for collectors of antique boxes, postal history, or Victorian desk accessories.

DETAILS & DIMENSIONS:

• Material: Fine-grained Boxwood (hardwood)
• Era: Mid-Victorian (Circa 1865)
• Origin: England
• Subject/Motif: Carrier Pigeon / Postal Theme
• Width: 2.25" (5.7 cm)
• Length/Depth: 1.62" (4.1 cm)
• Height: 1.00" (2.5 cm)
• Weight: 23.1 grams (0.81 oz)

CONDITION:

• Excellent antique condition with beautiful natural wear and patina. Structural integrity is fantastic with no broken lips or cracks. The hinge functions smoothly.

PROVENANCE NOTE:

• Includes a loose, modern handwritten provenance note left by a previous owner/dealer reading: "Boxwood Carrier Pigeon Box c.1865 ENG".

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

• Will be securely packed & quickly shipped with full insurance & tracking at no additional cost to buyer.

NOTE:

• Please ask all questions and/or request all additional photos PRIOR TO PURCHASE, as all sales are final.

Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to assess the fine details and condition of this rare piece.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

NO RETURNS

NO REFUNDS

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