Victorian Post Box - Cornwall Gardens, London, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
N 51° 29.825 W 000° 11.285
30U E 695177 N 5708854
This hexagonal Victorian post box is located on the north side of Cornwall Gardens, towards the western end, in London.
Waymark Code: WMRVQQ
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/09/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The box appears to have been recently painted and is, in general, in good condition. The manufacturer's name cannot be seen on the base but it is Grade II listed with the entry at the Historic England website advising:

Pillar box. Penfold type 1860s. Cast iron. Hexagonal, with moulded base and top, and horizontal slit. Front has VR insignia and Royal Coat of Arms. Top has cornice with beading, moulded leaves and ribs and egg-shaped finial.

Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
The box is located in an affluent residential area of Kensington.

Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good

Is this post box still in use?: M-F 5.30pm; Sat 12 noon

Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR is embossed on the front of the box

Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: No

Manufacturer Inscription: Unreadable

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