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Wonderful Regency Rosewood Correspondence / Letterbox
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Wonderful Regency Rosewood Correspondence / Letterbox

19th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · William James Antiques
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A wonderful country house correspondence box from the Regency period. This beautiful rosewood 'Cage' box having a hinged lid, labelled with "Answered" and "Unanswered" posting slots with 2 2 compartments to the interior. Having a lovely original finish with rich patina. Retaining the original lock and key. English, Circa 1820.

Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches, Width: 21.5 cm - 8 1/2 Inches, Depth: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Letterbox to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165344
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A wonderful country house correspondence box from the Regency period.
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This beautiful rosewood 'Cage' box having a hinged lid, labelled with "Answered" and "Unanswered" posting slots with 2 2 compartments to the interior.
William James Antiques

Having a lovely original finish with rich patina. Retaining the original lock and key. English, Circa 1820.

Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - 4 3/4 Inches, Width: 21.5 cm - 8 1/2 Inches, Depth: 14 cm - 5 1/2 Inches

Price inclusive of parcel courier within England & Wales

Date of Manufacture

William James Antiques has dated this Regency Rosewood Letterbox to the Regency era.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165344
William James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2010
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A rectangular Regency rosewood correspondence letterbox featuring a slatted glass body, dark wooden framing, and brass fittings on a red marble surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular Regency rosewood correspondence letterbox featuring a slatted glass body, dark wooden framing, and brass fittings on a red marble surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wonderful Regency Rosewood Correspondence / Letterbox

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Norfolk
United Kingdom

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A rectangular Regency rosewood correspondence letterbox featuring a slatted glass body, dark wooden framing, and brass fittings on a red marble surface.
Wonderful Regency Rosewood Correspondence / Letterbox
Ref: SA1165344
A rectangular Regency rosewood correspondence letterbox featuring a slatted glass body, dark wooden framing, and brass fittings on a red marble surface.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialRosewood, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSlatted frame, Brass drop handles, Inset slot openings, Glazed panels
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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Regency design, flourishing in Britain during the early 19th century, is characterised by classical proportions, refined craftsmanship, and an emphasis on exotic timbers such as rosewood and mahogany, often featuring minimal brass mounts.

These boxes were typically constructed from dense hardwoods like rosewood or mahogany, featuring precise dovetail joinery, inset brass handles, velvet or leather linings, and hand-cut brass locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina on the timber, aged brass hardware with hand-filed screws, and often internal dividers designed for specific postal sorting.

Such functional objects can be placed on a study desk or console table to serve as practical storage for mail while adding historical texture and rich wood tones to contemporary spaces.

Maintain stable humidity levels, avoid direct sunlight to prevent the timber from fading, and clean periodically with microfibre cloths, applying occasional coats of neutral beeswax to nourish the wood.
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