VINTAGE CUTLER MAILING SYSTEM - MAIL CHUTE LOCKING ASSEMBLY - U.S. MAIL - RARE for Sale

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VINTAGE CUTLER MAILING SYSTEM - MAIL CHUTE LOCKING ASSEMBLY - U.S. MAIL - RARE For Sale

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VINTAGE CUTLER MAILING SYSTEM - MAIL CHUTE LOCKING ASSEMBLY - U.S. MAIL - RARE:
$34.99

Unique opportunity to acquire beautiful piece of history - Cutler Mailing System - Mail Chute Locking Assembly. This locking assembly locked upper and lower mail chute front panels and prevented for their unauthorized removal.
This piece is coming from the prominent, Ralph Walker designed, NYC landmark Art-Deco building circa 1930. The design of the mail chute system in this building was done in Art Deco style to compliment the overall building design. Beautiful piece with known provenance.
The locking assembly is made from steel and Nickel-Silver alloy. This alloy has aluminum like finish when it is new or cleaned. This is not common material used for Cutler mail chute. Most commonly used materials were brass, bronze.
It is from Model F mail chute. Made by Cutler Mail Chute Co., Rochester, NY.
Dimensions of this piece are approximately: overall dimensions are 8-1/2\"W X 3-1/2\"D X 1-1/2\"H.The piece is in good overall condition. Some scratches on front locking panel but it does nots distract from its beauty and craftsmanship. The lock assembly is in locked position. High definition photos represent the actual item and are part of the item description.
Shipping and handling fee $15.00 to any destination within continental USA ($35.00 to Canada; $45.00 to any country in Europe and South America; $48.00 to Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan. Attention to international buyers: the shipping fees are substantial higher for this item since it would have to be shipped by Priority Mail.
Serious buyers only. Payment is expected within3 days of the end of this sale. Thank you for offerding and good luck.