Survey Data
Reg No
21813014
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1880 - 1900
Coordinates
160736, 127970
Date Recorded
15/11/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, erected c. 1890, with V.R. insignia and crown, set in rendered wall. Manufacturer's name appears on base in raised lettering: 'W.T. Allen & Co. London'.
Appraisal
This attractive item of street furniture, which is still in use and remains in good condition, is a fine example of early mass-produced cast-iron. The raised lettering and royal insignia enhance the design quality of the composition and is a reminder of Ireland's political past. It identified the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and remains a subtle and historic feature in the streetscape.