Sold 4 May 2025 · Colin Brand Antiques

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Description

Edwardian French country house letter box with a single good, lock and key

Brass plaque LETRES

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1105693

Dealers Internal Reference

CRBJR/2112

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Edwardian French country house letter box with a single good, lock and key

Brass plaque LETRES

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this French Oak Letter Box to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1105693

Dealers Internal Ref

CRBJR/2112

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Colin Brand Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2014

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

Location

Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

Verified Since Apr 2014

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French Oak Country House Letter Box

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Country
MaterialOak, Brass, Glass, Paper
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMetal lettering plaque, Glass collection schedule panel, Hinged access door, Sloped top
SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Antique French letter boxes were traditionally used in rural post offices, railway stations, or large country houses to collect daily correspondence before postal collection times.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid regional hardwoods such as French oak, often featuring brass or cast iron signage plaques, glass viewing panels, and iron hardware.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-specific joinery, traditional hand-cut screws or hinges, genuine oxidisation on metal fittings, and authentic paper collection schedule inserts.

This piece can be displayed on a console table or desk as a functional storage object, adding historic character and texture to rustic or eclectic interiors.

Maintain the wood by applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the grain, and avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or areas with fluctuating humidity.