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Swedish 18th Century Yellow Folk Art Painted Wooden Box

$850
£634.91
€736.08
CA$1,180.20
A$1,322.86
CHF 688.77
MX$16,152.64
NOK 8,744.91
SEK 8,289.39
DKK 5,491.92
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About the Item

A painted turn of the 18th-19th Century Swedish Folk Art wood box, with original yellow paint on the exterior. The original ochre yellow color has been carefully hand-scraped to its original look and patina by our team of professional restorers. This type of antique, with its original lock and key, has been strengthened with thicker iron around. The purpose of this was these boxes were used to transport during long trips (on horse sleigh or carriage), important documents and private property as well as personal items and valuables.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Pine,Wood,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Sweden
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780-1810
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The inside paint of the box is of later date.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 371271stDibs: LU943442939852

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