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Early 20th Century Pigeon Holes
For sale by Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Early 20th Century Pigeon Holes

1920 - 1940
Description

Layers of old paint. Hardwood construction. Believed to be from an Indian Post/ Sorting Office. Could be hall hung, counter top or on the floor.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 79 cm

Width = 129 cm

Depth = 20.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated these Vintage Wooden Pigeon Holes to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222084
Dealers Internal Reference
M-561-MNN
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Description
Layers of old paint. Hardwood construction. Believed to be from an Indian Post/ Sorting Office. Could be hall hung, counter top or on the floor.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 79 cm

Width = 129 cm

Depth = 20.5 cm

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated these Vintage Wooden Pigeon Holes to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222084
Dealers Internal Ref
M-561-MNN
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

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An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels.

Early 20th Century Pigeon Holes

Archive II An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View X
Archive XI An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels. View XI
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Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels.
Early 20th Century Pigeon Holes
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An early twentieth-century painted pine pigeon hole storage unit with a rectangular grid layout and red painted slot labels.
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  • ObjectPigeon Holes
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Paint
  • ColourDistressed White
  • MotifsGrid compartment structure, Red painted lettering, Iron carrying handles, Distressed painted finish
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 129 cm (51 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This early twentieth-century industrial pigeon hole storage unit is constructed from pine and iron, finished with a distressed white painted exterior and red painted lettering. The rectangular piece features a multi-compartment grid layout, protruding iron carrying handles mounted on the top corners, and visible layers of worn paint showing age. Standing 79 cm high, 129 cm wide, and 20.5 cm deep, it provides compact sorting space. In a contemporary home, this storage unit suits placement as a sideboard top organizer in a study or living area for letters and stationery, or mounted on a wall in a hallway for everyday mail and keys.

FAQs

Wooden pigeon holes were originally designed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for postal sorting offices, railway hubs, and commercial establishments to organise physical correspondence, documents, and small parcels systematically.

Traditional mail sorters are commonly constructed from durable softwoods such as pine or hardwoods like oak, utilising basic joinery, open-front compartment grids, and sometimes reinforced metal fittings or hand-painted identification marks.

Authentic pieces feature surface wear from daily usage, traditional joinery, original painted or inked compartment lettering, and historic hardware such as cast iron corner mounts or carrying handles.

They function effectively when placed atop a console or sideboard, offering structured display compartments for small ceramics, potted succulents, stationery, or collected curiosities.

Dust regularly with a dry soft brush, avoid applying water or harsh detergents to protect aged paint finishes, and keep in a climate-controlled room to prevent joinery movement.
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