Survey Data
Reg No
14808028
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Artistic, Social, Technical
Original Use
Post box
In Use As
Post box
Date
1900 - 1910
Coordinates
247245, 227768
Date Recorded
13/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Cast-iron post box, c.1905, with ER VII royal cipher and crown motif. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London’ to base. Mounted on gate pier.
Appraisal
This cast-iron post box forms a modest, but attractive addition to the streetscape of Daingean. The raised detail adds an artistic and pleasing aspect to this functional object. Post boxes of this type are becoming increasingly rare in Ireland, being replaced by modern sheet metal boxes. The ER VII cipher refers to the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.