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Oak Letter Box

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
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20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Oak

English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
$3,500
H 5.25 in W 12 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Located in Northampton, GB
this Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower. The rare model Post Box is made of solid english Oak
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Table Clocks and Desk C...

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Brass

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
$33,081
H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
Located in Fulton, CA
English oak letter box with fitted interior and lid. Nice desk accessory or storage for special
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Desk Sets

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Oak

Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
Desk Top Letter Box / Holder
$195 Sale Price
48% Off
H 9 in W 12.88 in D 4.38 in
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Carved Box is made
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Box is made in
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Oak

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
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box
A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box
$7,960
H 19.49 in W 10.08 in D 10.08 in
Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box
Located in Dublin, IE
A good Antique oak and brass bound stationary metamorphic letter box, of rectangular outline the
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Vintage 1930s English Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box
Antique Irish Oak & Brass Bound Stationary Letter Box
$2,585
H 11.03 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Desk Sets

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Oak

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Antique Oak Glazed Sentry Military Letter Box by Army & Navy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Country house oak letter box in the form of a sentry box. Has a glazed door with a watercolor of
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes

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Glass, Oak

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
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Letter Box Walnut, Cherry and Oak, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
An inlay of a wooden diamond accents to top of this antique letter box from England. There is a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Ant. Victorian Walnut Stationary Box with Letter Racks, Scotland 1905, H831
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian walnut Art Nouveau stationary box with letter racks, Scotland 1905, H831
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20th Century Scottish Umbrella Stands

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Oak

Antique English Golden Oak Letter Box, circa 1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English golden oak letter box circa 1870 EBX022.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

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Gold

19th Century French Carved Oak Letter Box Black Forest Desk Collector Case
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak letter box Black Forest Campaign collector case ~ Direct from
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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Felt, Oak

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Edwardian letter box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 20th Century English oak letter box with lettered brass slot and locking front door.
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

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Brass

Edwardian letter box
Edwardian letter box
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Boxes

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Oak

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Oak

American Oak Slant Top Military Letter Box. Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American Oak slant top military letter box with one drawer, fitted interior, and original recessed
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Antique 19th Century American Boxes

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
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Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Carved Oak 19th Century Gothic Revival Reticulated Letter Post Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian / Gothic Revival oak post box with slots labeled Answered and Unanswered leading
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Oak

Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes

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Oak

Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes

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Oak

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. Dating to
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Country House Letter Box by Army & Navy
Located in Northampton, GB
made from English Oak, this lovely Antique Country House Post Box features a large brass letter slot
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Miniature Oak Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French oak coffer, or letter box, crafted to look like a miniature commode with hand
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Oak

19th Century French Miniature Oak Box
19th Century French Miniature Oak Box
H 6.75 in W 8.25 in D 6.25 in
18th Century Bible Box MOVING SALE!
Located in Denton, TX
18th century antique English bible box or letter box solid oak hand-carved.
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Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes

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Iron

18th Century Bible Box MOVING SALE!
18th Century Bible Box MOVING SALE!
H 11 in W 29.38 in D 18 in
Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box
Located in London, GB
This small, oak pillar letter box was crafted in England in the early 20th century. It is likely
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Antique Telegram Case, English, Oak, Letter Organiser, Victorian Stationery Box
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique telegram case. An English, oak letter organiser or stationery box, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Desk Sets

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Oak

Rare English Victorian Period Oak Country House Pillar Form Mailbox
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English oak pillar form country house letter box with a circular base and cylindrical body
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Brass

A 19th Century English Victorian Country House Oak Desktop Letterbox Lamp
Located in New York, NY
An original mid 19th century English Victorian monogramed country house oak and metal letter box of
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

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Metal

Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box
Located in London, GB
This charming and delightful Art Nouveau free standing oak letter box features design details in
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box
Art Nouveau Oak Letter Box
H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
19th Century Oak Letter Box
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century oak table top letter box with brass sign to the front, opening with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Oak Letter Box
19th Century Oak Letter Box
H 12.01 in W 7.88 in D 7.09 in
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Letter Box with Foliage Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your remote controls or other valuables in this rectangular Black Forest letter box. Crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Oak

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Oak Letter Box with Foliage Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your remote controls or other valuables in this rectangular Black Forest letter box. Crafted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Antique English Oak and Brass Letter Box - Post & Delivery, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English Victorian solid oak letter box with two compartments with very decorative fan
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Victorian Country House Letter Box. The Post Box is made in Golden Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Country House Letter Box. The Post Box is made in Golden Oak, it has an etched brass
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Stationary Box Letter Writing Chest Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique quartersawn oak library desk top stationary cabinet with envelope slots, two small drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Oak

Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes

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Oak

Antique Oak Country House Letter Box by J.C Vickery. English C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb country house letter box Oak and brass with the original bevelled glass panels Makers mark
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Letter Desk Box Black Forest Jewelry Collector Case
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak letter desk box Black Forest jewelry collector case ~Direct from
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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

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Oak

Remarkable Black Forest Carved Letter Box- SALE PRICE
Located in NYC, NY
Beautiful letter box, elaborately carved throughout with scrolling oak branches and leaves, with
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Antique English Military Sentry Letter Box, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine antique English country house letter / mail / post box. Made from English oak in the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Oak

A 19th Century English Victorian Oak Desktop Letterbox
Located in Englewood, NJ
An original mid 19th Century English Victorian Country House oak and gilt metal letter box of
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

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Brass

Antique, English Oak and Brass Letter or Stationery Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome letter rack or holder, made from solid English oak with a front panel made from pierced
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Stunning Arts & Crafts Era Oak Stationary Box with Glass Inkwells & Letter Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
made and stylish antiques from the Arts & Crafts era then this stationary box from the early 1900s
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Inkwells

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Brass

Museum Quality Arts and Crafts Stationary Box w. Letter Racks & Drawer ca. 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique tiger oak desk or table piece. If you are a collector of the
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Desks

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Brass, Chrome

Oak Letter Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Victorian oak letter box with glass viewing window and brass letter slot engraved with the words
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Antique 1870s British More Furniture and Collectibles

Oak Letter Box
Oak Letter Box
H 8 in W 12 in D 5 in
A Late 19th Century Oak Letter Box
Located in New York, NY
In the form of a shaped clock tower, bearing the cypher of Queen Victoria, the inside of the door bearing the maker's brass plaque of Parkins & Gotto. Manufactured and retailed at...
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20th Century English Boxes

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Oak

A Late 19th Century Oak Letter Box
A Late 19th Century Oak Letter Box
H 24.2 in W 10.2 in D 10.2 in
Antique Oak Engraved Brass Country House Letter Post Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Country house letter box made of solid oak with an engraved brass letter slot with red letters V
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Country House Oak Letter Box with Brass Slot and Beveled Glass
Located in Pau, FR
A mid-19th century country house desk top letter box, the oak body centred by a slope-front brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Desk Sets

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Brass

Letter Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Oak Letter Box with brass letter slot and information plaque. The front of the box features
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Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Letter Box
Letter Box
H 9 in W 12 in D 7 in
Country House Oak Military Sentry Letter Box Post Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Country house oak letter box in the form of a sentry box. Has a glazed door with a watercolor
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Collectibles and Curiosities

Neat Oak and Brass Victorian Letter Box, circa 1880
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Neat oak and brass Victorian country house or hotel letter box, circa 1880, with a solid top and
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Antique 1880s Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Oak Glazed Victorian Letter Post Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique oak letter box with brass "Letters" slot in the top with a bevelled glazed post leaves
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Army and Navy Solid Oak Country House Letter Box, 20th Century
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Army and navy letter box made of solid oak with an ornate nickel-plated letter slot to the top with
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Nickel

Large Carved Wood Letter Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This carved oak letter or document box has a variety of carvings that cover all exposed surfaces as
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Antique 19th Century American Boxes

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Oak

Large Carved Wood Letter Box
Large Carved Wood Letter Box
H 9.75 in W 20 in D 10 in
19th Century Oak Sentry Letter Box
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
(1840–1926), set inside a sentry box. The sentry box has a diamond design registration mark. This design
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Oak, Watercolor

19th Century Oak Sentry Letter Box
19th Century Oak Sentry Letter Box
H 22.25 in W 9.85 in D 9.45 in
Late 19th Century Oak Private House Letter Box
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good and original oak private house letter box. Excellent overall original condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Oak Edwardian Period Country House/Hotel Post Box
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak Edwardian period country house/hotel post box. Constructed using the finest quarter sawn oak
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets

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Oak

Slant Front English Letter Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Slant front knife box composed of mahogany veneer on oak, circa 1790s. The piece was repurposed as
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Antique 18th Century English Hepplewhite Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany, Oak

Slant Front English Letter Box
Slant Front English Letter Box
H 15 in W 9 in D 11 in
19th Century English Country House Victorian Letter Box
Located in Essex, MA
A charming and finely made English Victorian country house Royal Mail letter box of typical pillar
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Antique 1880s English Architectural Models

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Brass

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Modernist Hand-Blown Murano 7-Tier Textural Disc Chandelier in Mixed Aquamarine
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This striking chandelier features seven tiers of hand-blown Murano glass discs, each crafted with a variety of intricate textural finishes. Some discs feature indentations reminiscen...
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English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
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Paris Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1860
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Brass

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English Axminster Rug, 1760
English Axminster Rug, 1760
$450,000
W 215 in L 358 in
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Oak Letter Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak letter box you’re looking for. Frequently made of oak, wood and metal, every oak letter box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the oak 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. An oak letter box made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Oak Letter Box?

Prices for an oak letter box start at $460 and top out at $16,280 with the average selling for $1,085.

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