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Fine Victorian Carved Walnut Glazed Letter Box
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Fine Victorian Carved Walnut Glazed Letter Box

19th century
Sold 7 February 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A fine Victorian period carved walnut letter box with working lock and key.

The top of the box has a bordered long slot which sits within a finely carved trellis ground, all above a hinged front with a bevelled glass window surrounded by deeply carved foliate detail. The hinges and lock operate with ease.

A striking piece of exceptional quality.

Dimensions:-

Length: 32.5cm

Depth: 12.5cm

Height: 21.5cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Letter Box to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1101281
Dealers Internal Reference
7557
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A fine Victorian period carved walnut letter box with working lock and key.
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The top of the box has a bordered long slot which sits within a finely carved trellis ground, all above a hinged front with a bevelled glass window surrounded by deeply carved foliate detail.
Harrington Antiques

The hinges and lock operate with ease.

A striking piece of exceptional quality.

Dimensions:-

Length: 32.5cm

Depth: 12.5cm

Height: 21.5cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Letter Box to the Victorian era.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1101281
Dealers Internal Ref
7557
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

Antiques & decorative interior pieces.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Harrington Antiques Profile Page

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A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Victorian Carved Walnut Glazed Letter Box

Archive II A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View III
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Archive VIII A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View IX
Archive X A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View X
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Archive XII A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware. View XII
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Harrington Antiques
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/harringtonantiques
Verified Since Mar 2021
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A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware.
Fine Victorian Carved Walnut Glazed Letter Box
Ref: SA1101281
A rectangular Victorian carved walnut letter box featuring elaborate foliate scrollwork, an oval central glazed window, and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFoliate scroll carving, Oval glazed viewing window, Brass lock and keyplate, Reed moulding
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A Victorian carved walnut letter box is a desktop container traditionally used in 19th-century households and offices to sort, store, and secure incoming and outgoing correspondence before postal collection.

These items are typically crafted from solid walnut or feature walnut veneers over secondary woods, incorporating hand-carved foliate motifs, dovetail joinery, brass hinges, and functional brass locks with keys.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the walnut wood, period brass hardware, and hand-carved detailing consistent with 19th-century craftsmanship rather than modern machine routing.

This piece can be placed on a home office desk, console table, or bookshelf to serve as a functional organiser while adding historical texture and rich wood tones to modern or traditional spaces.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.
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