Survey Data
Reg No
21518006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1900 - 1910
Coordinates
157632, 156893
Date Recorded
02/05/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding cast-iron pillar box, erected c. 1905. Flat-domed top with fluted collar. Shaft inscribed Post Office and bears the ER VII royal insignia. Maker's inscription to base reads: Handyside Surrey, London.
Appraisal
As an element of historic street furniture, pillar post boxes are among the most interesting type. This post box is instantaneously datable by the ER VII insignia, which is that of the monarch Edward, who reigned from 1901-1910. Andrew Handyside and Company were a firm of founders which originated in Derby in England in 1847. Between the years 1833-1933 the foundry made pillar, wall and lamp post boxes for use throughout this country and abroad.