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Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. C1900.
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Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. C1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 December 2024 · Krave Antiques
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Description

This wooden box that dates from c1900 originated from London & North Western Railway and would have been used to store used detonators.

This antique box has a wonderful look with it's black paint and has the wording Old Detonators painted in white to the top lid.

This wonderfully decorative box has a top hinged lift up lid which is fitted with two metal hinges and can be fitted to the wall or could be free standing.

Dimensions: Width: 30 cm (11 3/4"). Depth: 26 cm (10 1/4"). Height: 36.5 cm (14 1/2").

Weight: 3440 g.

Condition: Wonderful used antique condition with signs of wear in keeping with age and a great patina. Some cracks, chips, wear and scratches.

Please note that only the box is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Storage Box to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112301
Dealers Internal Reference
ODRB3189
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Description
This wooden box that dates from c1900 originated from London & North Western Railway and would have been used to store used detonators.
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This antique box has a wonderful look with it's black paint and has the wording Old Detonators painted in white to the top lid.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges.
fig 1. Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. C1900.

This wonderfully decorative box has a top hinged lift up lid which is fitted with two metal hinges and can be fitted to the wall or could be free standing.

Dimensions: Width: 30 cm (11 3/4"). Depth: 26 cm (10 1/4"). Height: 36.5 cm (14 1/2").

fig 2. A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges.
fig 2. Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. C1900.

Weight: 3440 g.

Condition: Wonderful used antique condition with signs of wear in keeping with age and a great patina. Some cracks, chips, wear and scratches.

Please note that only the box is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Railway Storage Box to the 1900s.

Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112301
Dealers Internal Ref
ODRB3189
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Archive I A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. C1900.

Archive II A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges. View II
Archive III A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges. View III
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A dark wooden wall-hanging storage box with hand-painted white lettering reading OLD DETONATORS and rusted iron strap hinges.
Antique Old Detonators Storage Box. London & North Western Railway. c1900.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHand-painted stencilling, Iron strap hinges, Wall-mounting bracket, Sloping lid
  • SizeH 36.5 cm (14 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

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Railway storage boxes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries were utilised by companies such as the London & North Western Railway to safely store trackside signalling equipment, including detonators used to alert train drivers.

These functional utilitarian boxes were typically constructed from robust native timbers such as pine or hardwood, featuring hand-painted stencilling, iron strap hinges, and integrated wall-hanging brackets for practical trackside use.

Authentic pieces usually display genuine age-related wear, original hand-applied stencilled lettering, forged iron hardware with natural oxidisation, and traditional dovetail or nailed joinery consistent with early 20th-century industrial manufacturing.

This type of industrial artefact works well mounted on a wall or placed on a surface as a striking focal point, bringing texture, history, and character to eclectic or industrial-styled spaces.

Preserve the original finish and painted stencilling by keeping the item away from direct sunlight and moisture, dusting gently with a dry cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive treatments.
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