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Victorian Blanket Box Decorated in the Style of a Georgian Manor House
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for sale €2,603     $2,826
£2,225
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Victorian Blanket Box Decorated in the Style of a Georgian Manor House

19th century
For Sale by The Juniper Barn
Description

A superb large solid pine chest, later hand decorated in the style of a Georgian house with fabulous detailing, two original carry handles and a large internal space for storage.

Beautifully made with hand dovetail joints and original working hinges, decorated on the front, each end and top.

Strong enough to sit on and with masses of useful storage, this glorious piece would make an excellent and individual statement in any room in the house.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Declaration

The Juniper Barn has dated this Painted Victorian Blanket Box to the Victorian era.

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SA1212086
Dealers Internal Reference
402F
Description
A superb large solid pine chest, later hand decorated in the style of a Georgian house with fabulous detailing, two original carry handles and a large internal space for storage.
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Beautifully made with hand dovetail joints and original working hinges, decorated on the front, each end and top.
The Juniper Barn

Strong enough to sit on and with masses of useful storage, this glorious piece would make an excellent and individual statement in any room in the house.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
63.5cm (25.00")
Date of Manufacture

The Juniper Barn has dated this Painted Victorian Blanket Box to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212086
Dealers Internal Ref
402F
The Juniper Barn
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Statement decorative antique interior & garden furniture, decorative items & lighting

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An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps.
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Archive I An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps.

Victorian Blanket Box Decorated in the Style of a Georgian Manor House

Archive II An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps. View II
Archive III An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps. View III
Archive IV An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps. View IV
Archive V An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps. View V
Archive VI An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps. View VI
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Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
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An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps.
Victorian Blanket Box Decorated In The Style Of A Georgian Manor House
Ref: SA1212086
An off-white wooden blanket box hand-painted with a detailed depiction of a Georgian manor house facade featuring a central red door, sash windows, and stone steps.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBlanket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialPine, Paint, Iron
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsTrompe loeil facade, Georgian sash windows, Pedimented doorway, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 63.5 cm (25 in)

This Victorian blanket box is constructed from solid pine and measures 66 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 63.5 cm deep. The exterior is hand-painted in an off-white finish with grey stonework trim, featuring a trompe-l'œil façade depicting a Georgian manor house with a red central door, multi-pane sash windows, stone steps, a pedimented doorway, and green hedging along the base. The chest includes dovetail joints, original working hinges, and two carry handles, opening to reveal a large internal storage space. The sturdy construction allows it to serve as a seat. Practical for everyday use, this folk art piece functions as a toy chest in a child's bedroom, a linen repository at the foot of a bed in a guest room, or an occasional bench and storage chest in a hallway or living space. The playful architectural decoration suits traditional English country house interiors as well as eclectic modern rooms, providing both a surface for seating and concealed storage for household items.

FAQs

Painted blanket boxes from the Victorian era often featured folk art or trompe loeil motifs, depicting classical architectural facades such as Georgian manor houses to combine decorative appeal with practical storage.

These storage chests were typically constructed from softwoods like pine or deal, using hand-cut dovetail joinery and iron fittings, before being finished with hand-applied paint pigments.

Authentic period chests exhibit historical construction techniques such as hand-hammered nails, original iron lock plates, authentic paint wear along high-contact points, and natural wood shrinkage along joint seams.

Position the chest at the foot of a bed or beneath a hallway window to serve as a focal point, pairing the detailed painted finish with simple contemporary fabrics and neutral tones.

Dust the surface gently with a dry microfibre cloth and keep the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent paint flaking and timber warping.
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