Sold 22 October 2024 · Colin Brand Antiques

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Description

Norwegian Os Tine Bentwood keepsake box c1860

Original paint work

Bought in Bergen, Norway

Wonderful old repair

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Norwegian Painted Tine Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1086514

Dealers Internal Reference

CRB/JR2107

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Norwegian Os Tine Bentwood keepsake box c1860

Original paint work

Bought in Bergen, Norway

Wonderful old repair

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Norwegian Painted Tine Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1086514

Dealers Internal Ref

CRB/JR2107

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

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Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleScandinavian Folk Art
MaterialPine, Birch, Metal
ColourMulticoloured
MotifsRosemaling floral patterns, Upright handle projections, Bentwood construction, Painted lettering
SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A tine box is a traditional Scandinavian bentwood container featuring a steam-bent wooden rim, a fitted lid, and often two characteristic upright handle projections, historically used for food storage or carrying items.

These boxes are traditionally constructed using lightweight woods such as pine or birch, with the side walls shaped using steam-bending techniques and secured with interlocking fingers, wooden pegs, or metal fasteners.

Authentic period pieces typically display hand-mixed mineral or oil-based paints, natural pigment fading, authentic surface wear consistent with age, and traditional regional motifs characteristic of Norwegian folk painting.

This piece works well as a textural accent on a plain surface, allowing its colourful painted details to stand out against neutral modern backdrops without competing with other decorative elements.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood splitting, and dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying chemical polishes.