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19thc Norwegian Tine(food Box) Original Decoration
Mike Melody Antiques
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19thc Norwegian Tine(food Box) Original Decoration

19th century
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From a collection of treen we have recently acquired a original norwegian 19thc bentwood decorated food box or tine.

In good unrestored condition retaining its original decorations

This is a good rare survivor.

Some minor wear to the decoration but nothing serious .

It measures 22cms l 14cms h and 11cms deep.

Great folk art see pics

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Norwegian Tine Box to the 19th Century.

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From a collection of treen we have recently acquired a original norwegian 19thc bentwood decorated food box or tine.

In good unrestored condition retaining its original decorations

This is a good rare survivor.

fig 1. An antique 19th-century Norwegian bentwood tine box with original painted folk art decoration and vertical locking pegs.
fig 1. 19thc Norwegian Tine(food Box) Original Decoration

Some minor wear to the decoration but nothing serious .

It measures 22cms l 14cms h and 11cms deep.

Great folk art see pics

UK postage included

Export please ask

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Norwegian Tine Box to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I An antique 19th-century Norwegian bentwood tine box with original painted folk art decoration and vertical locking pegs.

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An antique 19th-century Norwegian bentwood tine box with original painted folk art decoration and vertical locking pegs.
19THC NORWEGIAN TINE(FOOD BOX) ORIGINAL DECORATION
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An antique 19th-century Norwegian bentwood tine box with original painted folk art decoration and vertical locking pegs.
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A tine box is a traditional Scandinavian bentwood storage container, historically used to carry food, butter, or personal items. The design relies on steam-bent wood secured with root lashings and held closed by vertical wooden posts or tines.

These boxes were constructed from thin strips of pliable timber, such as pine or birch, bent using heat and moisture. The joinery was often secured with birch roots, and the exterior surfaces were painted using natural mineral pigments.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved joinery, hand-lapped seams bound with root wire, and natural age wear to the original painted finish. Look for traditional inscriptions, regional floral paint motifs, and natural oxidisation on exposed wood.

A painted bentwood box functions as a textural accent when placed on a sideboard, open bookshelf, or coffee table alongside contemporary ceramics and neutral textiles, adding warmth and historical character.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent warping and paint loss. Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water, chemical solvents, or abrasive polishes.
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