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19th Century French Boite à Sel or Salt Box

$750
£561.36
€648.66
CA$1,040
A$1,164.93
CHF 605.64
MX$14,384.59
NOK 7,715.33
SEK 7,293.64
DKK 4,840.68
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About the Item

An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of walnut with hinged lid and small drawer with turned knob. Bold hand-carved decoration. Waxed finish. Unusually large size. In very good condition with two minor losses. This box was used to store salt and pepper and would have been hung on the kitchen wall.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800-1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Winter Park, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 64244F1stDibs: LU848612380243

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