English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top
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20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
English Letter Box
Antique English Burled Walnut Letter Box, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Burled Walnut Letter Box, Circa 1870.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Edwardian English Country House Oak Letter Post Box
Located in Norwich, England
An Edwardian period golden oak country house or hotel post box. English. Circa 1900. The post box is made in solid oak with a brass post flap engraved LETTERS, and a glazed panel be...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Mauchline Ware Style Letter Box. English C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A delightful letter or stationary box Wonderful colours Similarities to Mauchline ware. Hand painted paper applied to wood, possibly sycamore. Applied hand coloured steel engravin...
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Antique 1850s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century English Inlaid Letter Box Signed by Maker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th c. English Inlaid Letter Box Signed by Maker Halstaff and Hannaford 223 Regent Street.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars
By Chapman Son & Co., Leuchars & Son, William Leuchars
Located in Northampton, GB
Manufactured by Chapman and Retailed by Leuchars From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to bring to market this extremely rare Coromandel Letter Box Clock by Chapman retailed b...
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Hand Painted Letter Box, Dated 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century letter box with whimsical ink decoration inside and out, signed and dated 1890. With wonderfully naive ink decoration, including a Chimera being ridden by a spri...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Carved Teakwood Letter Box, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finely Carved Antique 19th Century English Victorian Teakwood Letter Box, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
Antique Stationery Box, English, Brass, Tabletop Letter Case, Victorian, C.1880
$1,432Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Stationery Box, English, Brass, Tabletop Letter Case, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stationery box. An English, brass tabletop letter case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
$1,702Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Strong Box, English, Brass, Bronze, Secret Letter, Ladies Safe, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique strong box. An English, brass and bronze secret letter or valuables case, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
English Burl Walnut & Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...
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Antique 1850s English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine quality English mahogany letter box made and signed by F.
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Antique 1830s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Regency Rosewood Letter Box with Brass Feet, 1800s
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood letter box in casket form on brass feet with ring handles and a brass plaque engraved with name "lydia" and leather gold embossed pocket interior.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Brass
English Cutlery letter holder 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic Mahogany English Cutlery Tray, which may have been later converted into a letter holder. Originating from the 18th century. Perfect condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century English Knife Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Tole Box
$10,500
19th Century Tole Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, undulating, c. 1820, English, hinge-top, tole letter box hand painted in faux tortoise.
Category
Antique 1820s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Walnut Letter Box And Copying Press By Mordan. English Dated 1856
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful solid walnut letter or stationary box Combined with a patent copying press Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Makers mark of S. Mordan and dated 1856 on the press ha...
Category
Antique 1850s English Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
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19TH Century English Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Superb quality with elaborate brass applied accents. It is fashioned with burl walnut veneers and the interior is fitted slots for mail.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Edwardian Letter Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This very pretty brass bound box has a rosewood veneer with complete brass fittings. The interior lining is not original but in very good condition. There is no key.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Boxes
Materials
Brass
English brass bound letter box
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English brass bound letter box
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English brass bound coffer top India calamander wood letter box.
Category
20th Century English Boxes
19th Century English Oak Inlaid Letter Box
Located in London, GB
A beautifully hand carved 19th century English oak inlaid letter box. Excellent addition for any home, with stunning floral detail and design.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Butler's Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Edwardian Butler's Mail Box Carved Wood and Mother of Pearl With Key from a Palm Beach estate. There are cracks in the fretwork which do not hurt the structure; the key fits...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Letter Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English letter box. Amboyuna wood with brass trim.
Category
20th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
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H 22.5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare, if not unique, antique English Letter box in the form of a longcase clock.
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English Calamander Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English calamander gilt brass and bone mounted letter box with 2 slots marked "Unanswered" and "Answered".
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
1900s English Tortoiseshell Letter Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 1900's English Tortoiseshell Letter Box with Sterling Silver Inlay and Mounts.
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
English Cut Brass and Tortoiseshell Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English cut brass and tortoiseshell letter box in the Napoleon III taste, the curved front opening to reveal a leather lined storage area.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Golden Oak Letter Box, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak letter box circa 1870 EBX022.
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Aspreys Antique English Victorian Oak Letter Telegram Box
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Northampton, GB
The Aspreys Letter Box is made from solid oak with a central letter box flanked by two small shelves for storing books or documents.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
TOOLED LEATHER WRITING BOX Probably English, early 20th century 15 13/16" D x 19 7/8" W x 1 1/2" H A fabulous and most convenient folding letter box dressed in tooled leather with ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Baize, Silk
Antique English Embossed Leather Stationary Letter Box. C. 1900
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Antique English Embossed Leather Stationary/Letter Box. C. 1900.
Category
20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Silk
English brass mounted burl walnut domed top letter box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass mounted burl walnut domed top letter box, the top with two slots labeled "Answered" and "Unanswered".
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
1900-1910 Cast Iron English Royal Mail Letter Box
Located in Surrey, BC
An iconic and authentic English Royal Mail letter box in original Post Office red paint, circa 1900-1910, and made from cast iron.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique English Regency Letter Box in Rosewood, circa 1820
Located in Bath, GB
A simply wonderful birdcage style letter box with open sides in this case in an almost basket weave design. There is a central divider within the box, with two slots to the top, o...
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Antique 1820s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...
Category
Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box, with single draw to the base and silver plated handle.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Mahogany English Regency Satinwood Pinwheel Inlay Letter Desk Box
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H 8 in W 11.5 in D 5.25 in
Antique Mahogany English Regency Satinwood Pinwheel Inlay Letter Desk Box
By Maple & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany English Regency satinwood pinwheel inlay letter desk box Maple & Co.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique English Polished Oak & Brass "Post" & "Delivery" Letter Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely late Victorian letter box made from solid English oak and created to either use desk-top or to be hung on the wall.
Category
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Pair Mahogany Letter Boxes from an English Country House, ca. 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A pair of mahogany post boxes from an English Country House, each with molded, recessed panels to three sides, the center door with original brass knobs and escutcheon plates and a b...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Oak and Brass Letter Box, Post and Delivery, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English Oak and brass letter box for either wall-hanging or desk-top.
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Rosewood Letter Box with Mother-of-Pearl Plaques, English, ca. 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique rosewood letter box with mother-of-pearl escutcheon and inset plaques, inscribed 'Answered' and 'Unanswered,' English, ca. 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique English Oak and Brass Letter Box, Post and Delivery, circa 1880
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H 5.25 in W 9.75 in D 4.25 in
Antique English Oak and Brass Letter Box, Post and Delivery, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English Victorian solid oak letter box with two compartments with a polished brass panel to the front engraved "Post" and "Delivery".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Slant Top Campaign Letter Box with Complete Interior Circa 1850
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H 10.75 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
English Mahogany Slant Top Campaign Letter Box with Complete Interior Circa 1850
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine campaign letter box dating to around 1860 features a brass inlaid slant top opening up to an interior fitted with compartments for various paper sizes, a compartment for th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Oak Gothic Style Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English oak Gothic style letter box, circa 1850 the top with two slots, one for answered mail the other for unanswered.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Boxes
Materials
Oak
English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century
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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century George III olive wood letter box featuring shell and parquetry inlay, lion head pulls on sides ending in brass feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Olive
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English Letter Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic English letter box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every English letter box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the English letter box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right English letter box, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one English letter box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maple & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an English Letter Box?
Prices for an English letter box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $149 and can go as high as $16,341, while the average can fetch as much as $1,075.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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