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Small Early Box
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Small Early Box

18th century
Sold 2 November 2025 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An early box of small size

Rare survivor

Painted pine

Original paint

Original paper lining

Original lock plate and hasp

Original pin hinges

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Wooden Box to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158613
Description
An early box of small size

Rare survivor

Painted pine

Original paint

Original paper lining

Original lock plate and hasp

Original pin hinges

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Wooden Box to the 18th Century.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158613
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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A rectangular antique wooden box with a dark finish and a metal latch on the front.
Small Early Box
Ref: SA1158613
A rectangular antique wooden box with a dark finish and a metal latch on the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StylePrimitive
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-forged iron latch, Dovetail joinery, Worn patina
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Early wooden boxes were commonly utilised in domestic and commercial settings for safeguarding valuables, documents, and personal items before the widespread use of fitted furniture.

These pieces were typically constructed from native timbers such as oak, pine, or walnut, featuring hand-cut joints, forged iron hardware, and hand-planed surfaces.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina, iron forged hinges and latches, and the presence of handmade joinery rather than modern machine-cut fasteners.

Such objects function effectively as textural accents on coffee tables, bookshelves, or sideboards, adding historic character and functional storage to modern living spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect the finish, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the dry timber.
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