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Country House Postbox Circa 1900
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Country House Postbox Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A decorative and amusing golden oak postbox from the Edwardian era

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1091726
Dealers Internal Reference
1540
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Description
A decorative and amusing golden oak postbox from the Edwardian era
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091726
Dealers Internal Ref
1540
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots.
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Archive I An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots.

Country House Postbox Circa 1900

Archive II An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View II
Archive III An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View VII
Archive VIII An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots. View VIII
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
Location
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frankcraig
Verified Since Apr 2018
Items For Sale 230
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Frank Craig Antiques
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An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots.
Country house postbox circa 1900
Ref: SA1091726
An Edwardian oak tabletop letter box featuring a slanted top with a brass aperture marked LETTERS, a collection schedule window, a glass front panel, and side stationery slots.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectLetter Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlanted top, Brass letter slot, Glazed viewing panel, Side stationery compartments
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

This Edwardian country house postbox measures 26 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 21.5 cm deep. The piece is fashioned from golden oak with a warm brown finish, accompanied by brass hardware and glass inserts. A slanted top contains a brass aperture with the word LETTERS stamped above the slot, positioned above a small framed schedule window. The front features a horizontal glazed viewing panel fitted below a central brass keyhole, while open stationery compartments flank both sides of the main body. Position this tabletop organiser on an office desk or side table to store incoming mail and stationery in a study, hallway, or home workspace. The utilitarian design brings functional English country house character to interior schemes, offering visible wood grain and traditional metal fittings appropriate for daily correspondence sorting.

FAQs

During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, large country estates maintained strict schedules for outgoing mail. Tabletop post boxes were placed in entrance halls or morning rooms so guests and household members could deposit correspondence prior to daily postal collections.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. They feature cast brass apertures, glass viewing panels to inspect contents, and occasionally velvet or fabric-lined interiors.

Authentic period examples feature original brass hardware with stamped lettering, glazed panels, and adjustable or hand-written postal collection schedules. Look for natural wear around the keyhole, original lock mechanisms, and joinery techniques typical of the turn of the century.

Position the box on an entryway console table, hallway sideboard, or home office desk. It functions effectively as a decorative storage piece for modern mail, keys, or stationery while adding historical interest to the space.

Dust the wooden surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber. Brass elements should be kept free of harsh chemicals, and the box should be kept away from direct heat sources to prevent the wood from shrinking or cracking.
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