Letter box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany, metal, glass and paint
Measurements
200 mm (Width); 360 mm (L)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288450
Summary
Rectangular mahogany box with a glass panel each side. The top is hinged and pierced with two letter slots. It is painted 'Post' on one side and 'Delivery' on the other. Central division provides two compartments inside. The edge of the base is moulded, and a gilt metal loop handle is on the centre of the top.
Provenance
Transferred to the National Trust by the Treasury in lieu of CTT in 1985 with an endowment provided by the NHMF.
Marks and inscriptions
DELIVERY (painted on top)