Mailbox from CHRISTIANSBORG SLOTSPLADS 1, 1218 COPENHAGEN K

Automatic translation from Danish.

In front of Christiansborg Palace Square, the center of power in Denmark, this mailbox has been a silent but present witness to the country's historical moments for decades. Here, where monarchy, popular rule and everyday life meet, letters and postcards have found their way out into the world, stamped with the words "Greetings from the Danish democracy!".

Christiansborg Palace Square has been the scene of some of Denmark's most defining moments. In 1660, Frederik III was honored here, when Denmark went from an elective monarchy to a hereditary monarchy. Almost two centuries later, in 1848, the square was filled with people's processions demanding democracy, a demand that was the first to abolish absolute monarchy. This mailbox has stood at the center of the story of the change of power and the people's voice.

In recent times, the square has been buzzing with life. Cheers for kings and queens, demonstrations against authoritarian governments and streams of tourists. But the story does not stop at the cobblestones. Deep beneath the Palace Square lie the ruins of Absalon's Castle, founded in the 12th century and the foundation of the Copenhagen we know today. Several layers of power, history and human destinies have unfolded here, while this mailbox has been part of the cityscape.

A mailbox from Christiansborg Palace Square is therefore not just a piece of Danish postal history, but a physical testament to Denmark's journey from monarchy to democracy.

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 in which they were dismantled. 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 favor of Denmark's Collection 2026.

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

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