"Antique Postman's Mailbox, Delachanal Mougeotte, 3rd Republic, Rf Era"
Wall-mounted public mailbox known as "Mougeotte" - 1st model. Manufactured by L. Delachanal in Paris. This type of mailbox was put into service following a circular dated November 15, 1900, issued by Étienne Mougeot, Under-Secretary of State for Posts and Telegraphs, hence the nickname of the model "Mougeotte mailbox". Enamel discs for daily collections.