Tuesday 8 July 2014

The Rocks, post box

This historic post box is located along Playfair Street at The Rocks, near The Rocks Square. These cylindrical cast iron red painted pillar boxes were produced around 1870 by Triggs and Marr. They feature a letter slot on two sides and a finial of a stylised waratah with embossed acanthus leaves on top of the box.

14 comments:

  1. Great shot! Love the vintage post box and red is always a wonderful color for photos ~ thanks, ^_^

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. This post box has weathered nature and people rather well. Quite an icon in The Rocks area.

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  3. LOVE this. Perfect image for a Ruby Tuesday Too!

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    1. Yes, it is. There aren't many of these around today but most of them in historic or inner city suburbs are still in use.

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  5. Brings a wonderful touch of nostalgia to today's world.

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  6. My question was answered above :) they look good!

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  7. I am glad that this link with the past has been preserved. It is even better that it remains in use.

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  8. IT doesn't look very practical but I like its look! :)

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  9. I wonder how they came up with the design. It seems more efficient than the bulky, boxy ones we have in the U.S.
    Take 25 to Hollister

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  10. A perfect subject for My Town Shoot-out. Red! And really cool.

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