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An Excellent Large Victorian Lignum Vitae String Barrel
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An Excellent Large Victorian Lignum Vitae String Barrel

19th century
Description

An excellent mid Victorian string barrel or large proportions. This wonderful example is made from Lignum Vitae, one of the hardest woods know to man. The cylindrical body, lid and base are beautifully turned from one piece, showcasing the grain and quality of this lovely wood. The lid has a central aperture for the string along with a carved screw fitting, which secures it tightly to the body. String barrels such as this were often used on shop counters, allowing items that had been purchased to be safely wrapped for you. A charming piece from a bygone era and still usable today for its original intended purpose. Dimension below.

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with good patina.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Height :- 17 cms.

Diameter of base :- 13 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Lignum Vitae String Barrel to the 1870s.

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SA1077195
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ACMC83
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An excellent mid Victorian string barrel or large proportions. This wonderful example is made from Lignum Vitae, one of the hardest woods know to man.
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The cylindrical body, lid and base are beautifully turned from one piece, showcasing the grain and quality of this lovely wood.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The lid has a central aperture for the string along with a carved screw fitting, which secures it tightly to the body. String barrels such as this were often used on shop counters, allowing items that had been purchased to be safely wrapped for you. A charming piece from a bygone era and still usable today for its original intended purpose. Dimension below.

Postage and packing :- £14.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with good patina.

Origin :- English.

Date :- c1870.

Height :- 17 cms.

Diameter of base :- 13 cms.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Lignum Vitae String Barrel to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1077195
Dealers Internal Ref
ACMC83
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A cylindrical turned lignum vitae wooden string barrel with a raised central nozzle dispensing white string.

An Excellent Large Victorian Lignum Vitae String Barrel

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A cylindrical turned lignum vitae wooden string barrel with a raised central nozzle dispensing white string.
An excellent large Victorian Lignum Vitae string barrel
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A cylindrical turned lignum vitae wooden string barrel with a raised central nozzle dispensing white string.
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A Victorian string barrel is a turned wooden desktop or countertop container designed to hold a ball of twine or string, allowing the cord to be pulled through a small aperture in the top lid while keeping the main spool enclosed.

String barrels were predominantly turned from dense, heavy hardwoods such as lignum vitae, boxwood, walnut, or mahogany, chosen for their durability, heavy mass, and resistance to wear during frequent daily use.

Authentic 19th-century lignum vitae exhibits distinct graining with dark brown to greenish undertones, notable physical weight due to high wood density, faint lathe marks from hand-turning, and micro-cracking or surface patination consistent with natural drying over time.

A turned wooden string barrel serves as a functional or decorative accent when placed on an office desk, a styled bookshelf alongside leather-bound volumes, or a kitchen island counter within a heritage setting.

Preserve treen by keeping it in an environment with stable humidity levels, away from direct heat sources or sunlight, and periodically applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish to protect the timber.
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