A charming Victorian wooden post box from oak complete with brass hinged hatch and painted ‘letters’ logo goes on sale at The Pavilions of Harrogate Decorative Antiques & Fine Art Fair at the Yorkshire Showground from 10 – 12 November 2023.

The Post Box, which will be shown by exhibitor Mark Goodger Antiques, dates from circa 1870 and was originally designed by the English artist, Richard Redgrave in 1856. Due to its small size, this posting box it is likely to have been commissioned for a grand British country house and would have been emptied every day by a servant and the mail taken to the post office. It will be on sale for £8,500.

The  features a vast range of high-quality pieces for sale belonging to more than 45 specialist dealers. Expect to see more than 45 specialist dealers at Harrogate Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair with prices range from £20 to £20,000.

Exhibitor Elaine Phillips Antiques will be showing a fine selection of authentic English country furniture. Says Louise Phillips: ‘We always look forward to meeting clients old and new at Harrogate, particularly as after 45 years in the town. We will be showing a range of stock which will appeal not only to collectors but to anyone seeking to furnish their home with unique pieces. The bonus of buying antiques is that they are a perfect example of recycling.’

Louise will be joined by fellow Yorkshire dealers Jack Shaw and Highland Antiques who both offer fine English and Scottish silver; John Newton Antiques who specialises in fine porcelain and studio pottery; Mark Buckley Antiques with fine and formal English antique furniture and Ellis Fine Art specialising in oil paintings and town furniture. From Harrogate, Sutcliffe Galleries show fine paintings. Other specialists across the fair offer jewellery, ceramics, 20th century glass, Mid-Century Modern art and designs, period lighting, Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

Fair organiser Sue Ede, of Cooper Events told ANF:  "This is a very popular fair with our audience because we provide such a wide range of pieces, from the 16th to the 20th century, from classic and traditional art to Mid-Century Modern and decorative designer pieces.  The late Autumn date in the run up to Christmas ensures a busy event. For collectors of porcelain, jewellery, the Decorative Arts and talking-point decorative pieces for the home or garden, and for lovers of fine art from many of the best painters and sculptors from the past 200 years, this is a unmissable event."

Admission: Public Admission is £5.00. Open Times: Friday - Sunday 11am-5.00pm.

For more information and a full exhibitors list visit Cooper Events