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Original George VI Post Box and Stand
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Original George VI Post Box and Stand

1920 - 1940
Description

An Original George VI Post Box and Stand.  In original condition and having a good working lock with 2 keys.  It comes with its Cast Iron stand that would have been buried in the ground up to a certain level (the ground level height is on the post) and the post box would have been mounted on top.

A good piece of social history that can still be used for it's purpose today and would look wonderful mounted by a front door or at the end of a driveway.

Post Box Width 25.5 cm

Post Box Depth 34 cm

Post Box Height 61 cm

Total Stand Height 139 cm (Ground level height 46 cm)

Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this George VI Post Box to the 1940s.

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SA1231584
Dealers Internal Reference
5508
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Description
An Original George VI Post Box and Stand.  In original condition and having a good working lock with 2 keys.
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  It comes with its Cast Iron stand that would have been buried in the ground up to a certain level (the ground level height is on the post) and the post box would have been mounted on top.
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fig 1. A cast iron George VI post box with a raised GR Royal cypher alongside a tall matching metal pedestal stand.
fig 1. Original George VI Post Box and Stand

A good piece of social history that can still be used for it's purpose today and would look wonderful mounted by a front door or at the end of a driveway.

Post Box Width 25.5 cm

Post Box Depth 34 cm

Post Box Height 61 cm

Total Stand Height 139 cm (Ground level height 46 cm)

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this George VI Post Box to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231584
Dealers Internal Ref
5508
The Old Yard
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Archive I A cast iron George VI post box with a raised GR Royal cypher alongside a tall matching metal pedestal stand.

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Archive II A cast iron George VI post box with a raised GR Royal cypher alongside a tall matching metal pedestal stand. View II
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A cast iron George VI post box with a raised GR Royal cypher alongside a tall matching metal pedestal stand.
Original George VI Post Box and Stand
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A cast iron George VI post box with a raised GR Royal cypher alongside a tall matching metal pedestal stand.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPost Box
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style20th Century Industrial
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsRoyal cypher emblem, Collection slot hood, Flanged pedestal base, Raised lettering

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George VI post boxes were produced in Great Britain during the reign of King George VI, between 1936 and 1952. Manufactured by authorised iron foundries for the General Post Office, these boxes carry the official GR VI royal cypher to denote ownership and monarchial era.

British postal collection boxes were predominantly manufactured from heavy cast iron to withstand harsh weather conditions and physical impact. High-grade iron was poured into foundry moulds to create rigid, thick-walled structures with integrated letter apertures, locks, and royal cyphers.

Authentic period post boxes feature crisp raised casting details including the GR monogram with the Roman numeral VI, alongside foundry markings such as Carron Company Stirlingshire or Lion Foundry near the base or inner rim. Genuine cast iron pieces exhibit significant weight, original lock mechanism apertures, and characteristic casting seams.

A freestanding post box can be installed near an entrance driveway or front porch as a functional or decorative element. Indoors, architectural salvage collectors place post boxes on pedestals in hallways, foyers, or home offices to serve as industrial sculpture and historical conversation pieces.

Cast iron requires protection against moisture to prevent oxidisation and rust. Surface rust can be removed with a wire brush or fine steel wool, followed by the application of a rust-inhibiting primer and exterior metal paint or a clear protective wax coating.
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