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19thc. Country House Letter Box/correspondence Cabinet
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €644     $699
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19thc. Country House Letter Box/correspondence Cabinet

19th century
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6709

19thc. Country House Letter Box/Correspondence Cabinet

With brass double letter slots & central door.

37”w x 20”h x 8½”w

94cm w x 51cm h x 22cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Correspondence Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245241
Dealers Internal Reference
6709
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6709

19thc. Country House Letter Box/Correspondence Cabinet

With brass double letter slots & central door.

37”w x 20”h x 8½”w

94cm w x 51cm h x 22cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Victorian Oak Correspondence Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245241
Dealers Internal Ref
6709
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole.

19thc. Country House Letter Box/correspondence Cabinet

Archive II A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole. View VI
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole.
19thc. Country House Letter Box/Correspondence Cabinet
Ref: SA1245241
A nineteenth-century oak correspondence cabinet featuring three panelled doors, brass letter apertures marked LETTERS, and a central brass keyhole.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCorrespondence Cabinet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass letter plates, Panelled doors, Escutcheon keyhole, Moulded top plinth
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A country house letter box is a tabletop wooden cabinet used during the Victorian and Edwardian eras in large private residences to collect, sort, and hold outgoing and incoming mail prior to collection by the postal service.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring brass hardware including letter slots, keyhole escutcheon plates, and internal lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature Period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, original brass letter plates with engraved lettering, natural age-related patination on the wood, and original lever locks.

Place the cabinet on an office desk, entryway console table, or hallway sideboard to store modern paperwork, stationery, or keys while adding historical texture to the room.

Clean the timber surface with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage or splitting, and avoid harsh chemical cleaners on the brass fittings.
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