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Edwardian Country House Oak Letter Box
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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£495
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Edwardian Country House Oak Letter Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming Edwardian oak country-house letter box, beautifully made and full of period character. The sloped top is fitted with a metal letter slot crisply labelled “LETTERS”, sitting above brass label holders that would once have held the household’s postal instructions or collection times. Underneath there is a glazed panel so you can see if there is any post and series pigeons holes each designed for sorting incoming letters and telegrams — the lower section still bears its original metal “TELEGRAMS” plaque. There is also a small tray for collecting and carrying the day’s mail. Crafted in solid oak with a warm, mellow patina, the piece has side carrying handles and all the quiet practicality you’d expect from a well-run country estate. Both decorative and functional, it makes a wonderful hallway feature or a characterful addition to a study or office.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1195608
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4075
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with any of your items purchased from us however cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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Description
A charming Edwardian oak country-house letter box, beautifully made and full of period character.
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The sloped top is fitted with a metal letter slot crisply labelled “LETTERS”, sitting above brass label holders that would once have held the household’s postal instructions or collection times.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Underneath there is a glazed panel so you can see if there is any post and series pigeons holes each designed for sorting incoming letters and telegrams — the lower section still bears its original metal “TELEGRAMS” plaque. There is also a small tray for collecting and carrying the day’s mail. Crafted in solid oak with a warm, mellow patina, the piece has side carrying handles and all the quiet practicality you’d expect from a well-run country estate. Both decorative and functional, it makes a wonderful hallway feature or a characterful addition to a study or office.

Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Edwardian Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195608
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4075
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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

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An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles.
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Archive I An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles.

Edwardian Country House Oak Letter Box

Archive II An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View II
Archive III An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View VIII
Archive IX An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View IX
Archive X An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles. View X
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07977 119 787
Location
91 Main Street
Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sinclairs
Verified Since Jul 2017
Items For Sale 592
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles.
Edwardian Country House Oak Letter Box
Ref: SA1195608
An Edwardian oak desktop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass letter slot, a framed display aperture, lower vertical compartments, and side handles.
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FAQs

In Edwardian country estates, tabletop letter boxes were placed in hall spaces or morning rooms to collect outgoing mail and telegrams prior to daily postal collection by domestic staff.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, complemented by cast or stamped brass apertures, glass inspection panels, and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass hardware stamped with period typography, working lock plates, and natural age-related oxidisation on metal fittings.

An antique letter box can be styled on a hallway console, home office desk, or sideboard to store daily post, stationery, or modern devices while providing historical context.

The wood surface should be cleaned with a dry lint-free cloth and nourished periodically with beeswax polish, while brass elements should be kept free from harsh chemical cleaners to preserve original patina.
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