These are photos of a U.S. mailbox that we restored some years ago. It dates to the late 1950s or some time in the early to mid-1960s. The manufacturer is unknown, but the style of the box is very much like the early designs conceived of by Postmaster David C. Owens in the early 1900s. The original boxes Owens designed were made of cast iron and were produced until the 1940s. Because of the resemblance to those boxes, this style box has become known as an Owens-style mailbox. This particular box is made of a sheet metal and is modeled on the earlier Owens design.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Sandy // Jan 31, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Where Can I find a vintage or new made to look old Owens Style Mailbox?
2 ben forsell // Feb 11, 2010 at 5:28 pm
i have some of these in my warehouse in sydney australia,exactly what you are looking for.
ben
3 Cami Roberts // Feb 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Is this mail box for sale?
4 vintagevending // Feb 15, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Cami,
No, we no longer own this item.
5 ORLANDO // Mar 26, 2010 at 11:25 am
Is there anyone that knows where can I purchase one of these, even if it needs to be restored?
Thanks.
6 angela // Apr 9, 2010 at 3:24 pm
I have an original Cast Iron one. Does anyone know the value??
7 GG // Apr 11, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I have a cast iron Owens style mailbox which came from a historical home. What is it’s value?
8 vintagevending // Apr 12, 2010 at 11:38 am
GG,
Check out this link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Original-Owens-style-Cast-Iron-Mailbox-/180491651474
It’s selling on ebay for $290 unrestored.
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