A collection of charming 1940s World War II home front egg postal boxes. The lids, end panels and/or front panels are all stencilled "Eggs". They would have been used to post eggs from the farm to the customer during WWII.

We are selling these individually. To make your choice, first click on the second image to pinpoint the box you like; next study the further images and details; and then make your selection in the box below. 

A)  "Eggs Valuable With Care" /  "Excelsior Egg Box" / "Eggs" printed on all sides of lid / holds 1/2 dozen with compartments / Inside the box, 3 cardboard dividers divide the box up into 6 compartments and inside each compartment are corrugated cardboard inserts / Length 17.5cm Depth 11.5cm Height 7cm £45

B)  "Fragile Eggs With Care" / "Stamford Egg Box, The Airport Portsmouth" / "Eggs" printed on all sides of hinged lid / holds 1 dozen with compartments / Inside the box, 5 cardboard dividers divide the box up into 12 compartments and inside each compartment are corrugated cardboard inserts / Length 23.5cm Depth 18.5cm Height 7.5cm  £45

C)  "Eggs With Care" / "Eggs" printed on two sides of lid, "With Care" printed on two sides of lid / holds 1 dozen with compartments /  Inside the box, 5 cardboard dividers divide the box up into 12 compartments and inside each compartment are corrugated cardboard inserts / Stuck with original stamps and old labels / Length 23cm Depth 18cm Height 6.5cm £34

D)  "Eggs With Care" / "Eggs" printed on two sides of lid, "With Care" printed on two sides of lid / No fitted interior / Slight tears to paper edge /  Length 24cm Depth 19.5cm Height 7cm £45

Condition of all: Lots of light wear and tear, including staining, from decades of postage - which is all part of their charm. See images. 

Year of manufacture: c.1930 -1940

Origin: England 

Material: reinforced cardboard and steel staples