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19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Elmgarden
for sale €702     $762
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19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence Post or Letter Box

This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the other for ANSWERED letters

The interior has 2 dividers to keep the letters orderly

The Box is 12” wide, 6.5” high and 8” deep

TSC197

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Correspondence Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1050175
Dealers Internal Reference
TSC197
Description
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence Post or Letter Box
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This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the other for ANSWERED letters.
Elmgarden

The interior has 2 dividers to keep the letters orderly

The Box is 12” wide, 6.5” high and 8” deep

TSC197

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Correspondence Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1050175
Dealers Internal Ref
TSC197
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base.
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Archive I A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base.

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Archive II A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base. View VI
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Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base.
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Ref: SA1050175
A dark carved oak correspondence box featuring a hinged lid with carved relief detail, a front keyhole, and a moulded rectangular base.
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A correspondence box, popular during the nineteenth century, was designed to store incoming and outgoing mail, stationery, and personal letters. Fitted with a lock, these boxes provided security and organisation for desktop items in Victorian households.

These boxes were traditionally crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring hand-carved decorative tops, brass hinges, and steel or brass lock mechanisms with keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved detailing, natural surface wear, quarter-sawn oak grain patterns, and hand-cut joinery. The presence of original lock fittings and honest wear around the base and lid edges helps verify age.

Position the box on a contemporary desk, entryway console, or bookshelf to introduce textural contrast and historic character. It functions both as a desktop storage solution for stationery and as an accent piece in traditional or modern rustic interiors.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, keeping it clear of direct heat sources and moisture. Applying a high-quality clear beeswax polish once or twice a year protects the timber finish and preserves the natural patina.
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