Rare Antique Farmhouse hotsell Post Box Tin, Hudson Scott, Little Girl & Mailman British Post Box Mail Box, Mailman Postman, c 1910, Vintage Tin Box

This enchanting antique tin was made by Hudson Scott, possibly around 1910, and it's designed to look like an old brick British post box. The little girl in the blue dress with her letter makes it all especially charming. The front letter slot is an open slot, making this a bank or money box. No branding other than maker. The wear makes it wonderful for farmhouse decorating! Lid is hinged. About 2.75” by 2.75” by 6.75” tall.

CONDITION:
Some small areas of wear, scratches and scuffs, handling marks and normal vintage soiling, minor dents and dings, some minor early rust, etc.
•Some generalized wear, SOME MORE NOTICEABLE CLUSTERS down corner by girl, at postman's waist area, and down one side of the unopened red hotsell slot panel. Also some wear across top arch of lid. Scratches on girl's face.
•PAINT MARK - LINE OF PAINT AT POSTMAN'S LOWER LEGS. Some wear here, too.
•Front slot is an open slot, edges a bit ripply.
•Dark patina inside, some surface rust across bottom.
•Dark patina on bottom, lightly dinged and dented.
•Hinge well attached, moves freely.
•Opens/closes fine.

The tin is empty.

No longer for food use. Any props not included.

Colors can vary across devices, so the colors and brightness should be considered an approximation.

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