"Mail Box"
- Reverse of Case
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The R&E Co. trademark is cast on the reverse of the case at 6 o'clock.
- Shackle
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"RUSSELL & ERWIN MFG. CO. NEW BRITAIN, CONN. U.S.A." is stamped on the obverse of the shackle.
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"PAT.NOV.22.98. PAT.JAN.31.99." is stamped on the reverse of the shackle.
- Patent Dates
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The 'Mail Box' design patent date of May 1, 1900 has not been seen on the shackle,
and it appears that the 'Mail Pouch' design patent date of Nov 22, 1898 was used.