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Vintage Hexagonal Country House Pillar Post Letter Box Cabinet 20th Century

About the Item

This is a beautiful vintage country house pillar post letter box, dating from the second half of the 20th century. The hexagonal shaped solid walnut country house pillar post letter box features a superbly hand carved acorn finial above a brass posting slot engraved with the word 'LETTERS', with an engraved brass collections plaque to the door. 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 45 x width 24 x depth 24 Dimensions in inches: height 1 foot, 6 inches x width 9 inches x depth 9 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 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.

Dimensions:

Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Walnut

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1970

Condition:

Seller Location:

London, GB

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