What is recorded here

Freestanding cast-iron pillar box, erected c. 1905. Flat-domed top with fluted collar. Shaft inscribed Post Office and bears the ER VII royal insignia. Maker's inscription to base reads: Handyside Surrey, London.

As an element of historic street furniture, pillar post boxes are among the most interesting type. This post box is instantaneously datable by the ER VII insignia, which is that of the monarch Edward, who reigned from 1901-1910. Andrew Handyside and Company were a firm of founders which originated in Derby in England in 1847. Between the years 1833-1933 the foundry made pillar, wall and lamp post boxes for use throughout this country and abroad.

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