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A Large Antique Mahogany String Box

19th century
Sold 19 November 2024 · Opus Antiques
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Description

A large mahogany 19th century string box. The lid lifts off for storage of string.

It has a great colour and patina and measures 16cm w x 13cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany String Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
A large mahogany 19th century string box. The lid lifts off for storage of string.

It has a great colour and patina and measures 16cm w x 13cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany String Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1103983
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A cylindrical turned mahogany string box featuring a stepped base and a small aperture on top with red string emerging. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical turned mahogany string box featuring a stepped base and a small aperture on top with red string emerging. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Large Antique Mahogany String Box

Archive II A cylindrical turned mahogany string box featuring a stepped base and a small aperture on top with red string emerging. View II
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A cylindrical turned mahogany string box featuring a stepped base and a small aperture on top with red string emerging.
A Large Antique Mahogany String Box
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A cylindrical turned mahogany string box featuring a stepped base and a small aperture on top with red string emerging.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood construction, Stepped circular base, Central dispensing aperture

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An antique string box is a small, functional desk accessory designed to hold and dispense a ball of twine or string conveniently for packaging parcels, sealing letters, and general office tasks.

These items were typically turned on a lathe using dense hardwoods like mahogany, boxwood, or lignum vitae, often featuring a fitted lid with a central aperture for the string to pass through.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned tool marks, traditional patination, shrinkage cracks consistent with age, and construction methods characteristic of pre-20th-century cabinetmaking.

They serve as tactile decorative accents on bookshelves, desks, or mantelpieces, adding historical character and natural warmth to modern or traditional spaces.

Maintenance requires dusting with a dry, soft cloth and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood, avoiding water exposure and direct sunlight to protect the finish.
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