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Antique Accordion Letter and Invoice File, Patented 1883
Step back to the 1880s general-store counter. This is an original “Favorite” Letter & Invoice File—the Improved model by J.W. & Co., Ltd., manufactured in the U.S.A. Designed for merchants to sort daily correspondence and invoices, it features an expanding accordion body with A–Z index tabs and bold period graphics. Authentic, and full of 19th-century character—perfect for antique office décor, prop/display, or the ephemera collector.
* c. 1883 Victorian expanding letter & invoice file (accordion organizer)
* Maker: J.W. & Co., Ltd.; “Made in U.S.A.” printed on the side panel
* Original alphabetical tabs and graphic “The Improved Favorite – Best & Cheapest” label
*Note some tabs are torn and/or missing - see photos*
* Fantastic timeworn patina—ideal for display or careful restoration
* Bold Typography
Condition (as found, fragile)
* Heavy wear consistent with age: tears, chipping, creases, and losses to edges/tabs; surface soiling; one side splitting.
* Still holds shape enough for display; graphics remain readable.
* Please review all photos closely—sold as-is to preserve originality.
Why you'll love it:
Victorian mercantile/office pieces rarely survive in any condition. The typography screams late-19th-century design, and the A–Z index makes it a standout shelf piece next to ledgers, inkwells, and typewriters.
Victorian office, 19th-century stationery, expanding document file, merchant invoice file, alphabet index, ephemera storage, antique desk organizer, general store.
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*any Mannequins/Display Stands/Calipers/Tape measures and/or scales shown, (if any), are not part of the listing/sale, and is for photo display of measurements & weight of item only.
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