Mailbox from GAMMEL KONGEVEJ 96 / TÅRNBORGVEJ, 1850 FREDERIKSBERG C

Automatic translation from Danish.

Almost by the legendary beer hall “90’eren”, this mailbox has witnessed late nights and slow steps home. One can easily imagine a guest, perhaps after a few beers too many, sending a letter with a loving greeting, a little more honest than planned. A mailbox placed in the middle of the pensive moments of nightlife.

Gammel Kongevej was originally the royal road towards Roskilde and has for centuries functioned as an important thoroughfare out of the city. Over time, the area developed into a lively neighborhood known for its taverns, amusements and a popular city life, where stories were shared over the bar counter and passed on by mail.

“90’eren” in particular has left its mark on the street as an iconic gathering point, a place where local life, humor and everyday dramas have unfolded. This mailbox has stood in the middle of it all and received letters written in joy, longing and the special mood of the night. A mailbox from Gammel Kongevej is therefore not just a piece of Danish postal history, but a physical testament to the city's popular nightlife, the long stories and the honest words that often only find their way after dark.

The mailbox measures approx. 34 cm in depth, 44.5 cm in width and 78 cm in height and weighs approx. 21 kg. It appears as a distinctive and iconic element in the home, whether it is used as an art object, Danish cultural heritage or personal keepsake.
The mailboxes appear in the condition they were taken down in. A key to the mailbox is included.

The mailboxes are not inspected. The buyer will subsequently receive a gift certificate and have the mailbox sent free of charge with Post Nord to addresses in Denmark. There is a cost for delivery outside the country's borders, which is paid separately.

This auction is part of a larger charity auction in aid of the Danish Collection 2026.

All proceeds go directly and uncut to the Danish Collection 2026. Lauritz.com thus donates all fees and charges involved from this auction to the good cause.

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