Description
Subject & Medium
Presenting a rare, British “palace sentry” style indoor post box, handcrafted from solid mahogany with a rich deep-brown tone and an attractive, naturally matured patina. Influenced by Arts & Crafts design values—honest materials, practical form, restrained detailing—this piece is both decorative and functional.
Circa: Mid–20th Century.
Composition & Technique
Shaped as a classic sentry/guard box, it features a pitched roof top, reeded pedestal base, and carved panel detailing that provides depth without excessive ornamentation. Practical details include a front-mounted brass fixture, a secure lockable front panel door, a top posting slot, and a charming pull-out drawer with brass handle at the base—ideal for keys, stamps, or small stationery.
The solid mahogany construction gives reassuring weight and warmth, with a glowing natural finish that highlights the grain and patina earned over decades. Later-added hinges and minor historic repairs are present and blend sympathetically, preserving both utility and character.
Posting slot opening: 11.9 cm wide x 0.4 cm high.
Includes working brass lock and key.
Historical Note
Items of this type were often used in the main hall, study, or office of substantial homes as an elegant family post collection point—part utility, part interior statement piece, and now increasingly sought after for decorative display.
Dimensions
Height: 56 cm
Width (base): 27 cm
Depth (base): 21 cm
Internal size of the letter posting slot area:
11.9 cm wide x 0.4 cm high
Provenance
By repute from Nether Lypiatt Manor (noted as a former Royal residence), with a Southern Shire auction label inside, and now curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Condition Report
Fine used condition with beautiful aged patina. General surface wear and scuffs consistent with age and use. Later-added hinges and small repairs present, visually sympathetic. Lock and key included and working.
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Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD. Registered office located in Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London.
Source the Historic! British & European Fine Arts, paintings, sculptures & valuable collectibles! From the antique 17th century to the modern contemporary era. Founded in 2005 and still run today by fellow Directors Michael, and Victoria, for nearly two decades, coming from an academic background, overseeing all historical research. Supporting the daily operations at Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD & directing our social media campaigns, we've been taking art collectors, hobbyists, and interior aficionados on a journey through time. Our passion is sourcing the very best historic collections that the arts and antiques world has to offer and to-date, we have worked directly with private clients through to commercial corporate organisations, museums, auctioneers, art agents & dealers being their leading collaboration partners as Fine Arts consultants. Certified elected members of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
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Condition
Used
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20%
Arts & Crafts–Influenced Mahogany Palace Sentry Indoor Post Box Cabinet & Key
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