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Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
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Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

This very attractive Box is made in Oak, it has 2 letter slots in the top, one for POST IN and the other for POST OUT

The interior has 2 dividers to keep the letters orderly

The Box is 12” wide, 7” high and 7” deep

WE265

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Letter Box to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140283
Dealers Internal Reference
WE265
Description
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
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This very attractive Box is made in Oak, it has 2 letter slots in the top, one for POST IN and the other for POST OUT.
Elmgarden

The interior has 2 dividers to keep the letters orderly

The Box is 12” wide, 7” high and 7” deep

WE265

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Arts and Crafts Letter Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140283
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WE265
Elmgarden
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A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base.
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Archive I A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base.

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Archive II A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View II
Archive III A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View III
Archive IV A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View IV
Archive V A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View V
Archive VI A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base. View VII
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Hampshire
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 780
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A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base.
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Ref: SA1140283
A rectangular golden oak correspondence letter box featuring top slots with metal plaques, a central brass keyhole escutcheon, and a moulded base.
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  • ObjectLetter Box
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDual top posting slots, Brass keyhole escutcheon, Moulded plinth base, Metal label plaques
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century Arts and Crafts correspondence box is a practical piece of utility furniture for a gentleman's library or office desk. Formed from warm brown golden oak with a polished timber finish, the rectangular box stands on a stepped moulded plinth base and includes a hinged lid. Visible details include two horizontal posting slots across the top surface, a pair of metal label plaques positioned near the slots, a central brass keyhole escutcheon fitted to the front panel, and an interior divided into two sections. The box measures 17 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 17 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this letter box sits on a study desk, writing table, or console surface to organise incoming and outgoing correspondence. The robust timber construction and traditional aesthetic suit period and eclectic interiors, providing a functional desktop storage solution for daily mail and stationery.

FAQs

Correspondence boxes emerged during the nineteenth century as essential desktop items for sorting daily mail. During the Arts and Crafts movement, makers prioritized simple geometric forms, prominent grain patterns, and functional hand-crafted fittings over heavy ornate decoration.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany. Key features often included cast or stamped brass keyhole escutcheons, steel locks, and silver-plated or brass slot plates for mail categorization.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, original brass hardware with natural surface oxidisation, and operational steel locks. Look for period-appropriate markings, carved details, or metal label plates on the lid slots.

Place the box centrally on a home office desk, console table, or hallway sideboard to act as a functional mail holder. Its warm wood tones pair effectively with neutral palettes, modern brass desk lamps, and structured stationery.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year along the wood grain. Avoid placing timber boxes near direct heat sources or in areas of high humidity to prevent wood shrinkage and warping.
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