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Country House “Penfold” Letter Box

Offered by: Michael Pashby Antiques

Description
A fabulous walnut letter box of the most famous and distinctive designs – the Penfold Post Box. These boxes are distinguished by their hexagonal construction and acanthus bud surmounting the cap, and this excellent example has an acanthus leaf carved dome above a beaded edge and conforming case fitted with a brass mail slot, hinged door with brass and glazed panel above a drawer with brass handle.

The original full size Penfold boxes were made by Cochrane & Co. of Dudley Worcestershire between 1866 and 1879 and were designed by John Wornham Penfold, 1828-1909 a surveyor and architect. The design is considered the most successful for letter boxes and are highly desirable and collectable.

English, c. 1870

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Walnut, Brass
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
200 Lex Booth #:	12
Dealer Reference #:	200-106
Incollect Reference #:	405139

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	22 in;	D.	7.5 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;	D.	19.05 cm;

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