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Hotel Post Box
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

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Hotel Post Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 August 2025 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Description

Very well Carved front with post box above & below , plinth base , carving to lift up lid with centre letter slot , lock & key

Very smart item

Height 24 3/4"

Wiidth 14 1/4"

Depth 14 1/4"

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Antique Wooden Post Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1156468
Dealers Internal Reference
mhw4502
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Heathcote Antiques mainly deal with English Antiques from the 18th Century to modern decorative items.

Furniture (All Styles)

Clocks (Grandfather, Wall, & Mantle)

Lighting (Original)

Kitchenalia

Pottery & Porcelain

Glassware

Metalware

English Pine (Stripped & Un-Stripped)

Victorian Curtain Poles & Fittings

Fireplaces & Accessories

Door Furniture including Knobs & Latches

Titchmarsh & Goodwin oak furiture.

Description
Very well Carved front with post box above & below , plinth base , carving to lift up lid with centre letter slot , lock & key

Very smart item

Height 24 3/4"

Wiidth 14 1/4"

Depth 14 1/4"

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Antique Wooden Post Box to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156468
Dealers Internal Ref
mhw4502
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Hotel Post Box

Archive II A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering. View II
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Archive X A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering. View X
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Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
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Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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Sep 2010
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Sold
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A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering.
Hotel Post Box
Ref: SA1156468
A dark brown carved wooden hotel post box featuring fruit reliefs and capital lettering.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief fruit carving, Ribbon bow carving, Raised lettering
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

Antique hotel post boxes were traditionally placed in grand hotel lobbies and reception areas during the 19th and early 20th centuries to allow guests to conveniently post their letters without leaving the building.

These functional pieces were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring cast iron mechanisms, brass fittings, and intricate hand-carved detailing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, genuine age-related patination on the wood, original hardware such as locks and hinges, and hand-carved lettering rather than modern machine engraving.

An antique post box can be used as a striking functional statement piece in a hallway or home office, serving as a unique surface for displaying small accessories or as a secure drop for daily mail.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity to prevent warping.
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