Victorian Desktop Box - Ayton Castle - Berwick-upon-Tweed - Northumberland - UK
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A Victorian desktop box in Ayton Castle in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK.
Waymark Code: WM18N1B
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/27/2023
Views: 2
A Victorian desktop box in Ayton Castle in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK. It can be found inside the foyer. Desktop boxes were designed for use by private individuals and servants would empty the box into the local post box for collection.
The following is from the proprietor of the post box museum on the Isle of Wight:
This is a particularly fine example of the private desk top boxes. They were made by the Army and Navy Stores circa 1902 and cost 37/6d
This one has the more unusual nickel plate. Most have brass plates. There are a few around with ER and even one I have seen with GR.
Regards
A. Reeder
Tell us about the area the post box is situated.:
Inside a castle in a rural area of Northumberland.
Condition of the box: Good/Average/Poor: Good
Is this post box still in use?: No
Is VR embossed on the post box or is it an "anonymous" box?: Yes
Any other embossed lettering, such as manufacturer?: No
Manufacturer Inscription: No Manufacturer. Anonymous
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