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Good Victorian Country House Letter Box

Inventory Number: : 170-119

Price: SOLD

Width 5 ins, Depth 5 ins and Height 15 ins



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DESCRIPTION

Of typical form, replicating the standard British mailbox of the 19th century, this piece would have been positioned in the entrance hall of a rather grand house for the residents and their guests to leave mail for collection at least twice a day.  A plaque inlaid to the front of the box advises:
VR
ROYAL MAIL
MONDAY FRIDAY
8-30 - 4-30

English c. 1880-1890