Victorian Post Box - Laxey, Isle of Man
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Mike_bjm
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W.T. Allen & Co, wall mounted letter box on display in The Blacksmith Foundry Shop yard on New Road in Laxey.
Waymark Code: WMZWAY
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 01/13/2019
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W.T. Allen & Co, wall mounted letter box on display in The Blacksmith Foundry Shop yard on New Road in Laxey.
Ths is an 'Exhibition Box' only and is not in use. The Box is mounted in a purpose-built concrete surround which has a sloping roof. The Post box is shown alongside an example of a small track-side shelter from the Manx Electric Railway.
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On display in The Blacksmith Foundry Shop yard on New Road in Laxey.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good
Is this post box still in use?: No - Exhibition Only
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: VR is embossed with crown
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: W. T. Allen & Co. London
Manufacturer Inscription: WT Allen & Co, London (1881-1901)
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