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About the Item
This is a beautiful vintage Country House Pillar Post Letter Box cabinet, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The hexagon shaped solid walnut country house pillar post letter box features a superbly hand carved domed pagoda top with posting slot, a brass plaque to the door and a drawer to the base. The door is fitted with a working lock and key.
It is a lovely piece which is sure to add amusment where ever it is placed.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
height 60 x width 26 x depth 26
Dimensions in inches:
height 2 feet x width 10 inches x depth 10 inches
Miniature post boxes were a ‘must have’ for English aristocracy between 1870 and 1910, and were a regular feature on the reception counters of grand hotels, and the entrance halls of stately homes. Twice a day the footman would be expected to gather the outgoing mail and deliver it to the local post office.
Post boxes came in a variety of forms and designs, were generally in oak, but occasionally mahogany or walnut. Often inspired by architecture, they had varying roof styles and multi-sided or radial forms, usually with lockable glazed doors displaying the collection times. Particularly notable examples are the rare pillar box and sentry box.
Some post boxes displayed Queen Victoria’s royal cypher (VR), signifying the Royal Mail.
Eminent makers of post boxes include Asprey, J.C. Vickery, Thornhill, Army Navy, and Halstaff Hannaford.
Our reference: A2502Dimensions: Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 10.24 in (26 cm)Materials and Techniques: WalnutPeriod: 1980-1989Date of Manufacture: circa 1980Condition: GoodSeller Location: London, GBReference Number: Seller: A25021stDibs: LU950643175482
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