| Mail slots in the United States are a popular choice | | | | for privacy and extra protection. The |
| for residents and businesses that receive mail | | | | “flaps” of a mail slot can be either spring |
| directly at the door. When door to door mail | | | | loaded or simply use gravity to stay closed. |
| service became the prevailing method in the | | | | Mails slots are available in a wide selection of |
| United States during the 19th and early part of | | | | finishes ranging from a Polished Brass to Oil |
| the 20th century, the post office needed a more | | | | Rubbed Bronze. Traditionally a mail slot is matched |
| efficient means of delivering letters when | | | | with other door hardware (such as the door knob |
| residents were not home. Before the creation of | | | | or doorbell). Not all mail slots are the same size |
| mail slots and letter boxes a postman would wait | | | | and not all can accommodate larger envelopes or |
| at the door until someone was able to take the | | | | magazines so pay attention to size when selecting |
| letters personally – this wasted as much as an | | | | a new style for your home or business. |
| hour and a half each day. Mail receptacles (in | | | | |
| many different forms) were the solution to this | | | | Solid brass mail slots are a great addition to any |
| problem – letters could be safely delivered at | | | | home and a wonderful way to add the finishing |
| any time of the day. | | | | touch to your entryway system. Choose from a |
| | | | | wide variety of designs from standard mail slots |
| A mail slot is considered (by some) to be the | | | | to classic Victorian patterns. Search for solid brass |
| safest way to ensure mail is received. A slot is | | | | construction to ensure high quality and durability |
| installed in the door (traditionally covered by a flap | | | | against inevitable wear and tear as well as natural |
| to protect the interior from weather damage) for | | | | weather elements (such as snow, rain, |
| letters and catalogs to be pushed through to the | | | | etc.). LookInTheAttic & Company offers a |
| inside. Depending on the interior construction the | | | | wide selection of solid brass mail slots and other |
| letters may fall directly to the floor or another | | | | entryway essentials such as door knobs, |
| option is installing a small basket for letters to | | | | knockers and doorbells. |
| drop in to. An interior flap can be installed as well | | | | |