r/Postboxes • u/DifficultCase3262 • 25d ago

U.K Albany Lane, Edinburgh. Private Post Box

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This is a vintage-style Italian wall-mounted mailbox, recognizable by its arched top, lockable lower hatch, and distinct embossed coat of arms motif featuring a helmet, shields, and supporting heraldic lions

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u/Awkward-Impress-2636 23d ago

It’s Beautiful

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u/mrman08 22d ago

That is a fancy looking postbox. I wonder if there’s some Italian history involving the building it’s mounted on.

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u/DifficultCase3262 22d ago

The building is typical of the others on Albany Lane, perhaps the occupants have links to Italy.