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19th Century Painted Oval Shaped Swedish Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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19th Century Painted Oval Shaped Swedish Box

19th century
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19th century painted oval shaped swedish box circa 1850.

Good quality scandinavian small strong box made from pine and iron.

Oval tine shaped, original iron strap work, hinges, handles and complete with working lock and key.

Ideal decorative item that can still function as it's original use.

Expected surface marks and fading.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.6cm (10.47")
Width
52.7cm (20.75")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Bentwood Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186408
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3763B
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Description
19th century painted oval shaped swedish box circa 1850.

Good quality scandinavian small strong box made from pine and iron.

Oval tine shaped, original iron strap work, hinges, handles and complete with working lock and key.

Ideal decorative item that can still function as it's original use.

Expected surface marks and fading.

Height
26.6cm (10.47")
Width
52.7cm (20.75")
Depth
38.1cm (15.00")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Bentwood Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186408
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3763B
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon.
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Archive I An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon.

19th Century Painted Oval Shaped Swedish Box

Archive II An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View II
Archive III An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View III
Archive IV An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View IV
Archive V An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View V
Archive VI An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon. View VII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/debenhamantiquesltd
Verified Since May 2012
Items For Sale 600
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon.
19TH CENTURY PAINTED OVAL SHAPED SWEDISH BOX
Ref: SA1186408
An oval 19th-century Swedish black painted wooden box featuring hand-forged iron straps, side carrying rings, and a key inserted into the central escutcheon.
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A svepask is a traditional Scandinavian container crafted from thin strips of steam-bent wood fastened with root bindings or iron, historically used for storing prized personal belongings, textiles, or documents.

These boxes were constructed by shaping flexible timber around a solid base, reinforced with hand-forged wrought iron straps, hinges, and lock plates for extra durability and security.

Authentic pieces feature evidence of hand-forged metalwork, period lock mechanisms with matching keys, genuine wear to the painted surface, and visible wood grain or hand-fitted seams.

Place the box on a console table, open bookshelf, or sideboard as an accent piece to add historical texture and contrast within contemporary minimalist or rustic spaces.

Dust gently with a dry, soft cloth, keep the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, and avoid liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals on original paint and oxidised metalwork.
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