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Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian
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Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 February 2026 · London Fine Antiques
This “Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian” found a buyer.

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Description

This is an antique country hotel post box. An English, oak two division desk organiser or mounted stationery rack, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. A fine example of period craftsmanship, combining practicality with decorative charm.

Select oak stocks displaying fine grain interest and striking medullary rays

Rich caramel figuring, enhanced by warm golden brass accents

Pair of divisions give space for small letters, notes, and stationery

Fascia adorned with engraved brass labels reading Post and Delivery

Inset brass fretwork panels lend decorative detail and sophistication

Designed with dual mounting sockets for optional wall hanging

Perfect for period decoration within a country hotel setting

Equally suited to desktop placement for a refined office arrangement

This Edwardian hotel post box presents a superb addition to a hospitality setting, home office or study, offering both elegant organisation and period appeal. A versatile piece of early 20th century desk or wall furniture with enduring charm. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Division Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Division Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Letter Rack to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1168291
Dealers Internal Reference
25617
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This is an antique country hotel post box.
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An English, oak two division desk organiser or mounted stationery rack, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

A fine example of period craftsmanship, combining practicality with decorative charm.

fig 1. An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design.
fig 1. Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian

Select oak stocks displaying fine grain interest and striking medullary rays

Rich caramel figuring, enhanced by warm golden brass accents

Pair of divisions give space for small letters, notes, and stationery

fig 2. An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design.
fig 2. Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian

Fascia adorned with engraved brass labels reading Post and Delivery

Inset brass fretwork panels lend decorative detail and sophistication

Designed with dual mounting sockets for optional wall hanging

Perfect for period decoration within a country hotel setting

fig 3. An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design.
fig 3. Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian

Equally suited to desktop placement for a refined office arrangement

This Edwardian hotel post box presents a superb addition to a hospitality setting, home office or study, offering both elegant organisation and period appeal. A versatile piece of early 20th century desk or wall furniture with enduring charm. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home or institution.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 26.5cm (10.5'')

Max Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Max Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Division Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Division Depth: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Oak Letter Rack to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168291
Dealers Internal Ref
25617
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
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An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design.
Antique Country Hotel Post Box, English, Desk Organiser, Stationery, Edwardian
Ref: SA1168291
An Edwardian oak letter rack featuring pierced brass panels with POST and DELIVERY inscriptions and a double compartment design.
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  • ObjectDesk Organisers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced brass fretwork, Engraved post and delivery plaques, Scalloped cresting rail, Divided compartments
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

Edwardian desk accessories reflect the structured writing habits of the early 20th century, where hotels, offices and large homes utilised dedicated receptacles for incoming and outgoing mail.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timbers such as oak or mahogany, frequently accented with pierced brass panels, cast metal plaques and dovetailed joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, natural age-related patina on the brass fittings, genuine wear to the wood surfaces and period screw types rather than modern fixings.

An antique wooden letter rack serves as a functional desktop accessory in a home office or study, or functions as a decorative storage piece for mail and notes on a console table.

Preserve the timber and metalwork by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to the wood, and dusting gently with a dry cloth.
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