* WWII Africa Folk Art Carved Mahogany Wood Locking Letter Box - ELIZABETH REED

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* WWII Africa Folk Art Carved Mahogany Wood Locking Letter Box - ELIZABETH REED:
$111.11

WWII Africa Folk Art Carved Mahogany Wood Locking Letter Box - ELIZABETH REED

Here is a beautiful letter box from the WWII period
Open work carving up top, deep relief of an elephant and palm tree, with the name ELIZABETH REED and AFRICA, as well as a winged five-point star, which was the logo of the US Air Force from around 1942 to shortly after-war
All hand carved, a great piece of Folk Art
Made for a WWII period US Military nurse by the name of Elizabeth Reed
Some research on this is definitely needed
Made of quality native hardwood, possibly Mahogany
Locking mechanism up front
Dovetail jointing, brass hinges
High quality work and buildPLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS!
Measurements: Approx. 12.5\" x 7.5\" x 5\" overall
Weighs about 3 lbs. 4 oz.
Condition: Good/VG overall; Please see photos below. Some splits and age skewing in the wood, nothing major. Missing key. Nice patina, developed over time

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