A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter boxA Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box

A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box

£ 3,850.00

Date:

Circa 1865

Origin:

England

Dimensions:

Height 19 1/2 inches 49.5 cms
Width 10 1/2 inches 25.6 cms

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A Victorian English oak 6 sided Country house letter box, with single draw to the base and silver plated handle.
English  Circa 1865
Designed as a six-sided pedestal box, it was intended for use in an affluent country house, where the proper dispatch of correspondence was both a matter of necessity and a symbol of status.

The letter box boasts a beautifully hand-carved domed top adorned with acanthus leaf motifs and a prominent, turned finial. This intricate carving adds a sense of architectural flourish, characteristic of mid-Victorian decorative arts. Just below the finial, a row of turned beading.

The six sides taper gently towards the base and are crafted from richly grained, honey-toned English oak. Each panel is framed with finely finished mouldings, giving the piece a refined and well-balanced presence.

To the front, a cast metal plaque marked “LETTERS” sits above a glazed slot that originally displayed the post schedule or collection times. Below, a secure lockable door would have allowed the household’s butler or postmaster to collect letters for delivery.

A single pull-out drawer is discreetly integrated into the stepped, hexagonal plinth base and features a silver-plated knob, likely used for additional storage of stamps, writing supplies, or keys.

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