Whelk Scrimshaw Postage Stamp Box
Whelk Scrimshaw Postage Stamp Box

Whelk Scrimshaw Postage Stamp Box

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This bone box is a replica of a traditional Stamp Box. The world's first postage stamp was issued in Great Britain in 1840. In those days, sending a letter was something special, and stamps were expensive, so special boxes such as this and cases were created to hold them.

- Natural tiles inlaid on a durable, sturdy wood-composite base.

- Compact size:6-1/2" x 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" - Tapered-cut hinged lid

Antiqued brass hinges and front clasp

 

- With lift-off lid and green felt-lined interior.