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 VICTORIAN ANTIQUE CAST IRON HEAT REGISTER DATED 1894 $84.97 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $84.97 |
 8 FANCY CAST IRON EASTLAKE VICTORIAN DOOR HINGES $52.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 57m |
 4 FANCY BRASS OR BRONZE EASTLAKE VICTORIAN LARGE DOOR HINGES $9.99 Time Remaining: 19h 3m |
 Antique Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Steeple Hinges 2 HUGE pair 5 1 2 $19.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h |
 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Floor Grate Register Stover MFG Freeport Illinois $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 53m |
 Door Hinge Set Steeple Tips Brass Bronze Victorian Art Deco $49.99 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 48m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Bronze Doorknob $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 55m |
 Antique Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Steeple Hinges 3 pair 4 1 2 $19.00 Time Remaining: 3d 8h 29m |
 2 ANTIQUE VINTAGE IRON VICTORIAN EAST LAKE STEAMPUNK WALL SHELF BRACKETS $75.00 Time Remaining: 19h 40m |
 8 antique Victorian cast iron apothecary bin drawer pulls Eastlake Aesthetic era $45.77 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 16m |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Solid Brass Doorknob Set circa late 1800s $49.99 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 39m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 set of 8 Fancy old Brass VICTORIAN DRAWER PULLS for antique Dresser or Desk $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 17m |
 Antique Cast Iron Arch Wall Register Heat Air Grate Victorian Daisy Steampunk $92.50 Time Remaining: 19h 11m Buy It Now for only: $119.95 |
 Four Ornate Victorian Bronze Bin Pulls Drawer Pull Hardware $22.09 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 23h 35m |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN DOOR KNOBS PLATES $7.50 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 18h 26m |
 Thumb Latch complete gate drop attic door old antique fancy Victorian restored $59.00 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 47m Buy It Now for only: $59.00 |
 2 Antique Brass Glass Victorian Curtain Tie Back Pins $17.99 Time Remaining: 11h 11m |
 PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN RECTANGULAR CAST IRON HEAT GRATE REGISTER VENT $9.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 10m |
 Lot assorted incomplete cast iron Victorian hinge leaves w steeple pins old $9.99 Time Remaining: 21h 5m |
 Cast iron heating grate vent cover 12 inches by 2 inches Victorian Art Deco NICE $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 37m |
 SIX 6 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STEEL DRAWER PULLS $49.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 44m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 3 Antique Brass Glass Victorian Curtain Tie Back Pins $17.99 Time Remaining: 11h 12m |
 Original Cast Brass Victorian Drawer Pulls or Handles Vintage Matching Set of 4 $10.45 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 11m |
 PAIR EASTLAKE VICTORIAN MORTISE DOOR LOCKS BRASS $17.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 30m |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Bronze Doorknob $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 40m |
 Two Victorian Antique Fancy Petite Door or Cupboard Hinges 2 1 2 x 2 $35.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 3m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 19c VICTORIAN 5 CURTAIN TIEBACKS Opalescent Green Boston Sandwich $19.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 19h 25m |
 Old Victorian Eastlake Door Knob back plate lot turn key Cast Iron $17.99 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 11h 28m |
 VINTAGE ANTIQUE BRASS LADY FACE DRAWER PULLS VICTORIAN HARDWARE numbered $32.55 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 45m |
 LOVELY PAIR OF FANCY VICTORIAN BRASS DOORKNOBS WITH CONNECTING ROD SHAFT $24.99 Time Remaining: 13h 9m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 2 Old Antique Shutter Dogs Shell Pattern Victorian $22.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 56m Buy It Now for only: $22.00 |
 Antique Industrial Schoolhouse Coat Rack Hanger Cast Iron Oak Victorian $49.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 3m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Antique Ornate Victorian Cast Brass Letter Door Mail Slot Sargent Co $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 25m |
 VTG ANTIQUE CAST IRON ORNATE Victorian SHELF BRACKETS Garden Flower Black 20s $14.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 40m |
 2 ANTIQUE SHELF 8 L BRACKETS 103 VICTORIAN CAST IRON FANCY SCROLL RUSTIC DECOR $17.77 Time Remaining: 20h 40m |
 ANGEL wings WREATH Cherub Vtg Style New Cast Iron DOOR KNOCKER Victorian $9.99 Time Remaining: 10h 51m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Antique Cast Iron Victorian Heating Grate 12 x 16 Register Vent Table NR $0.95 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 27m |
 2 antique Victorian cast iron apothecary bin drawer pulls Eastlake Aesthetic era $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 13m |
 2 ANTIQUE PURPLE GLASS BRASS DOOR KNOBS VICTORIAN ORNATE SET $27.99 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 12h 16m |
 Antique Cast Iron Victorian Heating Grate 14 x 17 Register Vent Table NR $0.95 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 28m |
 RARE VINTAGE CAST IRON EASTLAKE VICTORIAN DRAWER BIN PULL BELT LOT ARCHITECTURAL $10.00 Time Remaining: 17d 18h 24m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cupboard Door Hinges and Latch $23.05 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 11h 5m |
 Large Antique Cast Iron Heating Grate 12 x 14 Victorian design NO RESERVE $0.95 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 33m |
 ANTIQUE victorian eastlake ORNATE BRASS DOORBELL turn handle pulley hardware $17.38 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 22h 40m |
 Antique Victorian Tear Drop Brass Wood Dresser Chest Vanity Handle Pulls Lot $36.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 15h 16m |
 Victorian Hinges Steeple Finial Cast Iron 2x2 New $13.49 Time Remaining: 27d 11h 56m Buy It Now for only: $13.49 |
 Large Antique Cast Iron Heating Grate 12 x 16 Victorian Style NO RESERVE $0.95 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 34m |
 Antique Victorian Eastlake HingesWOW Absolutley Beautiful Solid Brass Etched $200.00 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 3m |
 Large Antique Cast Iron Heating Grate 10 x 14 Victorian design NO RESERVE $0.95 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 32m |
 Large Victorian Glass and Brass PICTURE NAIL Rosy Flower Design $7.51 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 44m |
 Victorian Drawer Pull Brass Ornate $6.88 Time Remaining: 13d 14h 49m Buy It Now for only: $6.88 |
 Huge Victorian Antique Cast Iron Wall Shelf Bracket Brackets Wall Hardware $55.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 12m |
 Vintage Ornate Eastlake Cast Iron Victorian Door Bell with Ornate Key Works Good $20.50 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 37m |
 Antique Victorian Architectural Cast Iron Metal Swing Arm Curtain Rods 6 $59.00 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 5m |
 PAIR VICTORIAN 1869 RENAISSANCE REVIVAL BRASS DOOR STRIKES PATD DEC 29 1869 $29.99 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 38m |
 12 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CAST BRASS CABINET DRAWER SHUTTER PULLS KNOBS 8 $19.97 Time Remaining: 28d 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $19.97 |
 4 FANCY BRASS EASTLAKE VICTORIAN HINGES $9.99 Time Remaining: 18h 52m |
 Victorian Cast Brass High Relief Round Plaque 3 Children in Forest 6 in Diameter $49.99 Time Remaining: 15h 48m |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MARKED 1886 CAST IRON HEATING FLOOR REGISTER VENT GRATE $50.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 13h 9m |
 Lot of 7 Antique Victorian Doorknob Brass Back Plates backplates Rust Arts NR $17.49 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 8h 28m |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATE GLASS DOOR KNOBS WITH SPINDLE CRYSTAL CUT GLASS $29.99 Time Remaining: 29d 14h 54m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 ORIGINAL 6 NOS EASTLAKE VICTORIAN DRAWER PULLS OLD HARDWARE STORE STOCK $19.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 8h 53m |
 6 Cast Iron Victorian COAT HOOKS Lot Set 19th Century Hardware $35.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 13m |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Bronze Doorknob $24.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 21h 25m |
 Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Fancy Shelf Brackets $24.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 18m |
 Victorian Nickel Door Knob Set $4.99 Time Remaining: 23d 11h 31m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Pair Original Victorian Brass Door Plates Push Plate $64.06 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 21h 17m |
 VICTORIAN ERA BRONZE SEA CAPTAIN FRIAR DOOR KNOCKER CRISP CASTING NO RESERVE $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 15m |
 Old Antique Victorian Cast Iron Wall Register Grate Vent $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 10m |
 Vintage Antique Victorian Cast Iron Door Knocker Flowers in a Basket $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 17h 27m |
 Coat Hook Cast Iron EastLake Victorian $9.98 Time Remaining: 12d 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $9.98 |
 3 LOT ANTIQUE 1800s VICTORIAN CAST IRON HOOKS WALL MIRROR HALL TREE COAT HAT $12.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 17h 57m |
 Detailed Antique Victorian Brass Doorknob Set $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 20h 44m |
 Antique Circa 1880s Victorian Cast Bronze T Handle Doorbell Pull Nice $49.99 Time Remaining: 18h 17m |
 Antique Ornate Brass DOORKNOBS door knobs Victorian $49.99 Time Remaining: 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 Victorian manual twist doorbell $125.00 Time Remaining: 15d 16h 28m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Antique Ornate Brass Flower Pattern DOORKNOBS door knobs Victorian $49.99 Time Remaining: 8h 44m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 HUGE RARE ORNATE 16X30 CAST IRON GRILL VENT VICTORIAN $194.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 48m Buy It Now for only: $294.00 |
 5 Fancy Eastlake Victorian Coat Rack Hat Double Hooks $22.50 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 34m |
 ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FANCY DOOR BELL FRESH FROM OLD ESTATE NO RESERVE $20.00 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 44m |
 Victorian DRAWER PULLS Replacement Brass 3 cnt 10 $4.49 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 37m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 VINTAGE CAST BRASS VICTORIAN PULLS OR HANDLES 4 $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 48m |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Bronze Doorknob $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 10m |
 Antique Victorian Ornate Cast Bronze Doorknob $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 10m |
 Antique Ceiling Victorian Hook $9.95 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 14m |
 ANTIQUE VINTAGE CAST IRON VICTORIAN DOOR HINGE PART $11.65 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $11.65 |
 PAIR Antique Victorian Hand Carved Walnut DRAWER PULL c 1850 1880 NUTS LEAVES $14.99 Time Remaining: 18h 26m |
 Antique Victorian Brass Russell Erwin Double Latching Lock Plate $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 54m |
 12 Matching Sets Antique Complete Interior Lock Sets Brass Victorian Rare $480.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 42m |
 19 ASSORTED AND MATCHING VINTAGE VICTORIAN BRASS DRAWER HANDLES Shabby Chic $15.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 56m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Pair of Decorative Bronze Antique Victorian Door Hinges 4 1 2 x 4 1 2 $95.00 Time Remaining: 17d 8h 43m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Victorian Gate handle Old door ornate vintage marked $19.95 Time Remaining: 3d 7h 10m |
 OLD ANTIQUE BRASS VICTORIAN DOOR CABINET DRAWER PULL SOLID BRASS $5.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 13h 52m |
 6 CARVED WALNUT VICTORIAN DRAWER PULLS REAL NICE LK $9.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 50m |
 1880s ORNATE VICTORIAN EASTLAKE DOOR LATCH w Keep Chain ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL $14.49 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 20h 41m |
 Victorian Drawer Pull Brass $7.48 Time Remaining: 24d 21h 54m Buy It Now for only: $7.48 |
 2 ANTIQUE WHITE PORCELIN PAINTED BRASS DOOR KNOBS VICTORIAN ORNATE SET $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 11h 28m |
 PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BRASS DOOR KNOBS AND ROSETTE $38.00 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 1m |
 20 Beautiful Victorian Antique Window Pulls from 1906 Home Brass YT Co $200.00 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 42m |
 Antique Victorian Fancy Brass Doorknob $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 48m |
Victorian Mail Slots
Mail slots were once the preferred method of receiving your mail on a daily basis instead of the more modern mailbox that is mounted on a post by the side of the road. This is especially true in rural areas where the most efficient way to get from building to building is by motorized vehicle. There are still some areas throughout the country that have mail carriers who deliver on foot, and for locations like these mail slots may still be used.
Many homes, especially restorations, are installing mail slots on their doors to add a sense of whimsy or nostalgia to the home rather than for their functionality. People want their homes to look older, to have more character. We have recognized the popularity of these items, and strive to carry a large selection of different kinds of mail slots, so there is at least one choice for every home style. Mail slots tend to be overlooked on homes in which they are commonly used, but that doesn't mean they need to be any less decorative.
The Victorian style tends to be the most decorative in all of its components, from construction of homes and exterior decorations to the little details that can be found on any piece of hardware, and victorian mail slots are no exception. While there is an overall design that can be seen, it's the intricate details that are all along the exterior border that make the biggest difference. Much time is taken to make sure that the border enhances the piece and draws the eye toward the overall design of the piece, rather than noticing one particular element at a time.
Victorian mail slots are available in a myriad of different finishes, including polished chrome, oil rubbed bronze, polished and antique brass as well as nickel plated. The antique brass seems to be the most classic and popular option, and really lets the design of the piece to stand out, showing all the intricacies. We list all the dimensions on our website to ensure that you get the right size mail slot, and include all mounting hardware necessary to complete your project.
About the Author
Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000 - currently leads several online companies and ventures.
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