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Early Railway Express Wooden Strong Box [152290]

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Railway Express Agency Red Sign [151792]: 8" x 8". Diamond. holes for mounting. Has some aging. See photo. One Sided. White Metal (rare variety). Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection

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Vintage Railway Express Agency Scale: 1930's The Jacobs Bros. Co. Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y. for the Howe Scale Co., Rutland, V.T. Railway Express on face of scale and also on the top of the plate, but that is partial. Capacity is 60 lbs. Scale

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Early Railway Express Wooden Strong Box [152290]

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Fantastic early wooden Railway Express strongbox. Predates the iron Railway Express strong boxes of the 19th century. Metal corners, front latch, lock with chain and key. Leather side handles. Hinged lid. Removable inner top tray with 8 slots for 12 ga. shotgun shells. Remnants of red paint remain on exterior. 17.5x35x19". Nice piece!Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum

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Early Railway Express Wooden Strong Box [152290]

Name: Early Railway Express Wooden Strong Box [152290]
SKU: 132469381
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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