Description

Large Sized Oak Post Box 

From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower. The rare model Post Box is carved in Oak with a cross-gable roof and stepped plinth base. To the centre of the front there is a brass letter aperture with black painted ‘letters’ below a circular silvered clock dial with black roman numerals. The clock dial flanked with the letters VR for Victoria Regina above a glazed hinged door with post eaves. When opened the Letter Box contains a hook that houses the clock key and a kitemark which dates the clock to second half of the 19th century during the Victorian period 1878. The clock movement has been professionally serviced.

Measurements (Inches) 23.6 x 10.24 x 10.24

Literature Mark Goodger 25th Anniversary Catalogue p.51

Oak has many global variations. European Oak, also known as English or French Oak, is found in Europe. It is a well known and very popular wood due to its different types and strength yielding many uses. It can have a very simple clean look or a highly figured finish varying from tree to tree. European Oak can be Golden-yellow to light-brown in colour. Brown Oak is from the United Kingdom and its name is derived from its red-brown colour which is resulted from an attack by “beef-steak” fungus. This usually gives the wood an even colour, however, sometimes the wood can be streaked with a light brown giving it the name Tiger Oak.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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