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19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart
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19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart

This enduring piece was made in the 19th Century, by closely examining the script you can see it has changed hands a few time even back then

This Charming Dray was made over 100 years ago in wood, the cart has been sign painted some years ago advertising the services of “G Dew”

Also visible are advertisements for “POST OFFICE” “HOVIS” and addresses in ANERLY Croydon Rd S.E and Norwood Junction SE25.

The Cart has 2 large wood and iron Cart wheels (40” in diameter) and a third stabilising wheel, several opening doors and a deep drawer

The Paint work on the cart is in need of restoration, one of the wheels will need replacing, there is a fair bit of wood worm damage, and the canvas covered dome top roof is in need of some attention

So a project opportunity and well worth the restoring a very rare museum piece like this

The cart is 64” high, ( when level ), 72” long overall and 45” wide

PM214

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Delivery Hand Cart to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232727
Dealers Internal Reference
PM214
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19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart
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This enduring piece was made in the 19th Century, by closely examining the script you can see it has changed hands a few time even back then.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW.
fig 1. 19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart

This Charming Dray was made over 100 years ago in wood, the cart has been sign painted some years ago advertising the services of “G Dew”

Also visible are advertisements for “POST OFFICE” “HOVIS” and addresses in ANERLY Croydon Rd S.E and Norwood Junction SE25.

fig 2. A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW.
fig 2. 19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart

The Cart has 2 large wood and iron Cart wheels (40” in diameter) and a third stabilising wheel, several opening doors and a deep drawer

The Paint work on the cart is in need of restoration, one of the wheels will need replacing, there is a fair bit of wood worm damage, and the canvas covered dome top roof is in need of some attention

So a project opportunity and well worth the restoring a very rare museum piece like this

The cart is 64” high, ( when level ), 72” long overall and 45” wide

PM214

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Delivery Hand Cart to the 19th Century.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232727
Dealers Internal Ref
PM214
Elmgarden
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Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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Archive I A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW.

19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart

Archive II A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View II
Archive III A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW. View XIII
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A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW.
19th Century Hovis, Grocery and Post Office Delivery Hand Cart
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A 19th-century painted wooden delivery hand cart featuring large spoked wheels, dual handles, and hand-painted trade lettering reading G. DEW.
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  • ObjectHand Carts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Industrial
  • MaterialWood, Iron, Sheet Metal, Paint
  • ColourDark Grey, Brown, White
  • MotifsSpoked wooden wheels, Hand-painted trade signage, Forged iron fittings, Arched covered top
  • SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 188 cm (74 in) x D 114 cm (45 in)

This 19th-century Victorian industrial delivery hand cart is made from wood, iron, and sheet metal with a dark grey, brown, and white painted finish. The body incorporates an arched canvas-covered top, hand-painted trade signage reading G. DEW, forged iron fittings, dual curved wooden handles, and large spoked wooden wheels. Multiple compartments include opening doors, a deep drawer, and a stabilising wheel underneath. The surfaces show historic wear, including paint loss and weathering across the exterior. Measuring 162 cm high, 188 cm wide, and 114 cm deep, the cart serves as a substantial display object. In a contemporary home, this large decorative piece suits placement in a hallway, porch, or spacious industrial-style living space as a focal point or conversation piece.

FAQs

During the 19th century, hand carts were widely utilised by local merchants, bakers, and postal workers to transport goods through urban and rural streets prior to the adoption of motorised transport.

Traditional delivery carts were constructed using hardwoods for the frame and spoked wheels, reinforced with iron strapping, forged fittings, and painted timber or sheet metal panels.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged ironwork, traditional joinery, natural age-related paint craquelure, and visible wear on the wooden wheel rims and structural handles.

Antique delivery carts serve as focal points in large open spaces, functioning as display platforms in retail settings, museum environments, or industrial interior schemes.

Keep the object in a climate-controlled indoor space, remove dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid moisture or chemical cleaners that could degrade original paintwork or oxidise iron fittings.
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