What is recorded here

Cast-iron post box, c.1905, with ER VII royal cipher and crown motif. Maker’s mark ‘W.T. Allen & Co. London’ to base. Mounted on gate pier.

This cast-iron post box forms a modest, but attractive addition to the streetscape of Daingean. The raised detail adds an artistic and pleasing aspect to this functional object. Post boxes of this type are becoming increasingly rare in Ireland, being replaced by modern sheet metal boxes. The ER VII cipher refers to the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910). The London firm of founders, W.T. Allen & Co., was in operation from 1881-1955.

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