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Early 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Oak Iron Bound Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Early 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Oak Iron Bound Box

18th century
Description

Mid 18th century scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720.

Characterful oval shaped box profusely covered with iron edging and strap work.  this piece has taken on a great patina.  lid opens to reveal the original still fully functioning leather strap hinge.  original lock and key, and still ready for everyday use.

Later fitted with 19th century brass lettering to the lid o.l.s. Made from numbers to represent letters.

Expected minor age splits, surface marks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Iron Bound Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1012867
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3111
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Description
Mid 18th century scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720.

Characterful oval shaped box profusely covered with iron edging and strap work.  this piece has taken on a great patina.  lid opens to reveal the original still fully functioning leather strap hinge.  original lock and key, and still ready for everyday use.

Later fitted with 19th century brass lettering to the lid o.l.s. Made from numbers to represent letters.

Expected minor age splits, surface marks.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Iron Bound Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1012867
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3111
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top.

Early 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Oak Iron Bound Box

Archive II An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top. View II
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Archive IV An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top. View IV
Archive V An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top. View V
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Archive VII An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top.
EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN BAROQUE OAK IRON BOUND BOX
Ref: SA1012867
An early 18th-century Scandinavian oval oak box featuring wrought iron binding straps, studded rivets, and carved initials on the top.
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During the early 18th century in Scandinavia, rural craftsmen produced sturdy wooden storage boxes reinforced with hand-forged ironwork, blending Baroque structural influences with functional folk traditions.

These boxes were constructed from local timbers such as oak or pine, featuring bentwood or panelled frameworks secured with hand-wrought iron straps, metal rivets, and integrated locking mechanisms.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular hand-hammered ironwork, hand-cut rivets, natural wood shrinkage around metal fixings, and frequently feature carved or painted owner initials alongside date markings.

An iron-bound box serves as an accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, console table, or open bookshelf, introducing dark iron accents and timber patina to contemporary spaces.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax sparingly, while keeping iron fittings dry and lightly waxed to prevent active corrosion.
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