… they were called #colombigrams and were the #code messages that were sent until the end of the #secondworldwar

The lid is worked in the shape of a swan's wing

chipping on the pedestal (last photo)

diameter 40 cm

#old #vintage Spanish #taxi #illuminated sign

Cassa merceria Cucirini filo Ancora Perla tabella antica … they were called #colombigramsSometimes words are superfluous as in the case of this collection from an old haberdashery: the old compartmented chest of the historic brand Ancora Perla. We have two available, the price refers to the single unit. They are very large chests: each measures 55 28 centimeters, they are in excellent condition for their age. The lid is hinged on one side and each of the chests has two compartments, one of which is removable: each compartment is divided