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18th Century Mahogany Post Box
LVS Decorative Arts
for sale €761     $826
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LVS Decorative Arts

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18th Century Mahogany Post Box

19th century
Description

An 18th century mahogany and box wood strung post box with inlaid conch shell decoration to lid.

The letter opening is in boxwood, below a shield shaped ivory escutcheon with brass swan neck handles to either side and green, baize type material to the base.

Size :

Height: 26.5cm / 10.5''

Width: 20cm / 8''

Depth: 20cm / 8''

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Antique Mahogany Post Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA119831
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS39
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description
An 18th century mahogany and box wood strung post box with inlaid conch shell decoration to lid.
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The letter opening is in boxwood, below a shield shaped ivory escutcheon with brass swan neck handles to either side and green, baize type material to the base.
LVS Decorative Arts

Size :

Height: 26.5cm / 10.5''

Width: 20cm / 8''

Depth: 20cm / 8''

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Antique Mahogany Post Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA119831
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS39
LVS Decorative Arts
LVS Decorative Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the LVS Decorative Arts Profile Page

Trade Associations

LVS Decorative Arts is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon.
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Archive I An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon.

18th Century Mahogany Post Box

Archive II An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon. View II
Archive III An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon. View V
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LVS Decorative Arts

LVS Decorative Arts
Telephone 07703 306451
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/lvs
Verified Since May 2011
Items For Sale 232
Items Sold 1,085
LVS Decorative Arts
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An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon.
18th century mahogany post box
Ref: SA119831
An 18th-century mahogany post box featuring a top letter slot, inlaid wood borders, a brass side handle, and a shield-shaped escutcheon.
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FAQs

During the 18th century, private post boxes were placed in grand country houses or public halls to allow residents and guests to deposit outgoing mail securely for collection by postal couriers.

These items were primarily crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring crossbanded satinwood borders, brass side carrying handles, and bone or brass escutcheons for locks.

Look for hand-cut dovetail joinery inside the box, natural age-related shrinkage in the timber panels, hand-cast brass hardware with period oxidisation, and genuine hand-turned or inlaid detailing around the letter slot.

Position the box on an entry console table, an executive office desk, or a sideboard as a functional decorative object for storing correspondence, keys, or personal items.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and fading.
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