
What is recorded here
Freestanding round-plan cast-iron pillar postbox, installed c. 1930, having shallow domed cap, moulded corona, neck moulding, cylindrical shaft and moulded plinth base. Curved hinged door incorporating letter slot with raised frame below and raised 'P&T' motif. Raised lettering to each side of slot reads 'An chéad bailiú eile/Next collection'. Raised lettering to plinth base reads 'St. Johns Ironworks, Enniscorthy’. Later overflow collection box to rear face.
An example of a postbox from the early years of the Irish Republic, manufactured by St. Johns Ironworks, Enniscorthy, firm that supplied cast-iron postboxes from 1922-46. The design is based on earlier pillar boxes, but is distinguished by the 'P&T' logo of the Irish postal service in Gaelic and English lettering.
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