This historic post box is located along George Street at The Rocks, outside the Metcalfe Bond Store building. These cylindrical cast iron red painted pillar boxes were produced around 1870 by Triggs and Marr. They feature a finial of a stylised waratah with embossed acanthus leaves on top of the box.
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That's great
ReplyDeleteSo what is this for? Do you put letters in it, it seems too small. It's a gorgeous vintage piece.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are used to post letters and are actually about 1.8 metres tall.
DeleteI have seen many red letters boxes in my life time but never with embossed leaves on the top.
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