Survey Data
Reg No
14819044
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1880 - 1900
Coordinates
206138, 205320
Date Recorded
24/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Wall-mounted cast-iron post box, erected c.1890, with VR royal cipher and crown motif. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London’ to base. Set within rendered wall.
Appraisal
The modest form of this post box is enhanced by the simple and well designed lettering and crown which add artistic interest to this functional item. It identifies the reign of Victoria (1837-1901). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.