The ornate hexagonal Penfold post box is definitely my favourite type and this one, with the VR Royal Cypher, from Queen Victoria’s reign, is located right by Buxton’s stunning Pavilion Gardens. The Penfold was designed by John W. Penfold in 1866 and is decorated with acanthus leaves and balls. If you’re a fan of the cartoon Dangermouse, his sidekick, Penfold, is named after J.W.Penfold as they lived in a post box on Baker Street in London. I drew this piece using a vintage dip pen and ink and hand coloured the ornate, hexagonal Penfold letterbox with acrylic inks.
Red Post Box Card
£2.50
plus shipping
Product Code: 0327-A6AC
A greetings card created from one of my original dip pen and ink line drawings of the ornate, hexagonal Penfold letterbox, hand coloured with acrylic inks. The message “Happy Birthday” is formed on the envelopes carried by the little birds and brown mouse as they go to this rather ornate pillar box to post their birthday wishes! Blank inside for your own message. Inspired from what I see in my garden, on my field work, travels and from life experiences, I work only from photographs that I have taken or sketches that I have made in the field. Each art card is printed in the UK by an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified printing company, with a zero waste to landfill ethos, using responsibly sourced FSC medium to heavyweight smooth board and supplied with an FSC heavyweight white or pearlescent paper envelope.
Ideal for: Anyone who loves street furniture and street architecture, post boxes, letter boxes, letter writing, stamp collecting, British cultural icons, all things British, UK, art.
Each art card is printed in the UK by an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified printing company, with a zero waste to landfill ethos, using responsibly sourced FSC medium to heavyweight smooth board and supplied with an FSC heavyweight paper envelope. Each art card is directly digitally printed (using XXXXX TYPE INKS), thereby avoiding the more traditional use of printing plates or photo chemicals. Since we usually exhibit at quite a few outdoor events, art cards you buy from us at events are wrapped in a protective plastic sleeve out of necessity to shield the card from damage by the elements. This sleeve is manufactured from thin, crystal clear polypropylene (PP5); a recyclable plastic. However, please check with your local authority to see if it is recyclable in your area. PP5 polypropylene is commonly recycled into the manufacture of automotive parts, plastic trays, shipping containers, bike racks, garden rakes, storage bins and many other common items. Cards ordered on this website may be supplied “naked” without each card being enclosed in an individual protective sleeve, but any art cards in an order will be packed in a polypropylene protective outer as a “pack” to avoid them getting marked or wet in transit in the typical British weather that we enjoy! This packaging will be kept to a minimum. Heavyweight envelopes are supplied with each card and are made from FSC paper. We usually use plain white or pearlescent white/cream envelopes. Art cards are shipped in a board backed envelope or postal box as appropriate and are not gift packaged.
A6: 10.5 x 14.8cm (4.13x5.83”)
Buy 3 Art Cards for £6
For every 3 Art Cards you purchase, you receive a £1.50 discount. You can mix and match as many different art cards as you like. Your discount will be applied on the Checkout page.