An antique wall box
My initial reaction was that it was for letters but there is no visible aperture through which to post them.
Attention is drawn to the central keyhole - without a handle this appears to be the sole means of opening and closing the box. It is visibly old with its aged yellow surround like an aura smudged at its centre with traces of red and blue. Much weathered, the name of the manufacturer is worn, distressed and so not quite visible.
Although recessed, the box stands out from its surrounding gaining prominence from the black background. It sits on a separated band of blue, with another at the base.
Curlicues painted black and orange on a red background reprise the ornate scroll work at the top of the box.
Attention is drawn to the central keyhole - without a handle this appears to be the sole means of opening and closing the box. It is visibly old with its aged yellow surround like an aura smudged at its centre with traces of red and blue. Much weathered, the name of the manufacturer is worn, distressed and so not quite visible.
Although recessed, the box stands out from its surrounding gaining prominence from the black background. It sits on a separated band of blue, with another at the base.
Curlicues painted black and orange on a red background reprise the ornate scroll work at the top of the box.
I am curious about this. Does the key still exist? Does it work? How many copies of it are there?
And I am curiouser still about its purpose. If not letters then what contents did it keep safe?
A search online suggests it’s either a mail box or a utility box from a very old building. However I am not yet decided and will investigate further.
What do you think?
And I am curiouser still about its purpose. If not letters then what contents did it keep safe?
A search online suggests it’s either a mail box or a utility box from a very old building. However I am not yet decided and will investigate further.
What do you think?
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