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Victorian Gothic Style Correspondence Box
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Victorian Gothic Style Correspondence Box

19th century
Description

A lovely Victorian tabletop correspondence box dating from the late 19th Century. It is made of mahogany with unusual gothic style cut outs and carvings backed by blue glass. It has two letter slots on the top beside brass labels "Unanswered" and "Answered". The interior is divided into two sections to correspond with the different slots.

It is in good condition and displays well. There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside and general signs of age and light use but nothing detrimental. The box has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Gothic Correspondence Box to the 1890s.

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SA1232261
Description
A lovely Victorian tabletop correspondence box dating from the late 19th Century. It is made of mahogany with unusual gothic style cut outs and carvings backed by blue glass. It has two letter slots on the top beside brass labels "Unanswered" and "Answered". The interior is divided into two sections to correspond with the different slots.

It is in good condition and displays well.

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There are a few small knocks and marks around the outside and general signs of age and light use but nothing detrimental.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

The box has been cleaned and gently polished and is ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Gothic Correspondence Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232261
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered.
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Archive I A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered.

Victorian Gothic Style Correspondence Box

Archive II A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View V
Archive VI A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View IX
Archive X A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered. View X
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A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered.
Victorian Gothic Style Correspondence Box
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A rectangular dark wood correspondence box with Gothic Revival carved quatrefoil cut-outs backed in blue fabric and brass plates on top marked Answered and Unanswered.
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FAQs

A Victorian Gothic correspondence box is a desktop storage container produced during the nineteenth-century Gothic Revival movement to sort and store incoming and outgoing postal mail.

These boxes were constructed predominantly from hard woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently featuring engraved brass plates, hand-carved fretwork, and fabric linings.

Authentic period pieces feature architectural motifs such as carved trefoils and quatrefoils, hand-cut joinery, original brass hardware with period typography, and natural patination across the timber and metal.

Place the box on a contemporary writing desk, hallway console table, or library bookshelf as a functional decorative item for sorting personal papers or adding historical texture.

Store the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, clear surface dust with a soft brush, and apply a light coating of natural beeswax annually to protect the surface finish.
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