Iconic Post Office Red Telephone Box British K6 Red British Kiosk Royal Crown
The red telephone box was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (1880- 1960) and, along with the red post box and the red London bus, is an instantly recognizable symbol of Britain.
Scott's design of the K2 cast iron telephone kiosk won a Post Office sponsored competition in 1924. His updated K6 design follwed in 1935.
This is a beautifully aged original K6 telephone box. Perfect as a garden feature, light, flower box, green house it’s an adaptable and great looking piece sure to make a statement! This particular one was manufactured by the Carron Company Stirlingshire, Scotland founded in 1759!
Overall in great condition, it’s has been lightly repainted to give it a new lease of life after sitting in someone’s back garden for many years. After chiseling away at a ton of concrete to get it out we can say it was worth it. It has all glass panels and its original back panel and coin box along with original advertisement frames and mirror, we have added a small shelf and telephone to give it that extra quirk perfect for film sets or a statement piece in your garden. It has a working light with a new statement bulb fitted. It does have a crack to the base which doesn’t affect its use but is something to be aware of.
Most of K6 telephone boxes have been removed from our streets and sold off. The replacement boxes are less pleasing to the eye and have little design merit.
Fortunately, however, about 2000 red telephone boxes were declared listed buildings and remain in place.
Delivery possible upon request.
It weighs around 800kg and is 90cm x 90cm x 250cm Height.