Lot 320
Antique Mahogany Stamp Dispenser by J.C. Cox. Brass coin slot at top with glass mounted in the locking door showing the coin slot movement, with a white enameled plaque reading "by her majesty's royal letter patents fitted with patent return check bell J.C. Cox inventor, patentee & manufacturer, 174 queen victoria street. london e.c." Having a brass handle on the front which moves from side to side and the coins drop into a locking drawer in the base (no key). The stamps stored on a rack at the left, mirror behind with wooden backing, also having a wooden bowl set into the top of the base. Although a portion of the glass is cracked, this is a fine and most unusual philatelic item. 17" x 16½".
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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| Realized $615 |
