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Late 19th/early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack
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Late 19th/early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 August 2025 · Whites Antiques
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Description

Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack

* French circa 1900

* Alphabetical sections to both sides

* Original patina and painted finish

* Perfect for the office or any room for displayed storage

* Perhaps for use in the kitchen for mugs and China?

* H: 89cm (35")    W: 35cm (13.8")    D: 38cm (15")

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this French Postmasters Letter Rack to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1061883
Dealers Internal Reference
AQ021
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Description
Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack

French circa 1900

Alphabetical sections to both sides

Original patina and painted finish

Perfect for the office or any room for displayed storage

Perhaps for use in the kitchen for mugs and China?

H: 89cm (35")    W: 35cm (13.8")    D: 38cm (15")

Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this French Postmasters Letter Rack to the 1900s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061883
Dealers Internal Ref
AQ021
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023

White's antiques collective is the perfect resource for both trade and private clients

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A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 19th/early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack

Archive II A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View II
Archive III A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View III
Archive IV A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View IV
Archive V A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View V
Archive VI A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View VI
Archive VII A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side. View VII
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Whites Antiques

Whites Antiques
Telephone 07717 321455
Location
Unit 10 The Vinery
Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whitesantiques
Verified Since May 2023
Items For Sale 120
Items Sold 446
Whites Antiques
Whites Antiques
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Location: Unit 10 The Vinery, Arundel Road, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/whitesantiques
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A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side.
Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Postmaster’s Letter Rack
Ref: SA1061883
A vintage wooden French postmaster letter rack featuring tiered pigeonhole shelving and stencilled alphabetical lettering along the side.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialPine, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTiered pigeonholes, Stencilled lettering, Pyramidal top, Turned finial
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

FAQs

French postmaster letter racks originated in municipal postal facilities during the 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to efficiently categorise incoming and outgoing correspondence by alphabet or destination.

These utility pieces are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or pine, featuring exposed joinery, tiered shelving compartments, and hand-painted or stenciled alphabetical lettering.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural patina, historical tool marks, hand-cut dovetail or mortise and tenon joinery, and wear consistent with decades of heavy commercial use in a postal environment.

This functional piece works well placed on a desk or console table to organise correspondence, stationery, or modern office supplies while adding historical character to a workspace.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a dry, soft cloth and treating periodically with microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface, avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
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