This is especially useful if you spend few weeks at a time away from your home as it is a safe way of handling weeks of post. Pillar boxes have been reclaimed and restored not only for use as it was intended when first made, but also examples have been used as a 'Laundry Shute'! However most pillar boxes that get rehomed are used to collect mail. When people visit our reclamation yard, the first thing many comment on is how much of the pillar box is buried in the ground, they’re positioned so that 6 inches of the black is visible at the base. In addition to this, most pillar boxes come with its original lock and key or some may have been fitted with new ones – so they’re fully functioning. The inside of the box is fully refurbished at this stage as well.Īll pillar boxes come with a pot of red paint so that you can touch up the paint after it has been placed into position. Simply let us know if you’d like the lettering in Gold or Silver. Any repairs or welding are also done at this stage, before painted with a rust inhibitor and then primed with at least three coats of red lead primer and then three coats of Post Office red top coat.Some pillar boxes need to be sand blasted back to the bare metal, whereas others don’t require it. Finally it is then hand painted in two top coats of post office red gloss. The post box is then painted using a rust inhibitor, then undercoated in a red oxide primer.We start by preparing the original surface ready for painting, by removing any loose paint and rust on the post box while keeping as much of the original paint and character as possible.
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To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.As the UK’s leading retailer for those wanting to purchase salvaged Royal Mail post boxes, our professional craftsmen have 50 years of experience in refurbishing them so they are restored to their former glory. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.” “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?Ībstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite - a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long - are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.Ĭeramics are a versatile addition to any home.
But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. Every time you move into a house or an apartment - or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years - life for that space begins anew.
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