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'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893', Scottish Folk Art Pine Chest
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'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893', Scottish Folk Art Pine Chest

19th century
Sold 16 June 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A delightful late 19th century Scottish folk art pine chest of 'wee' proportions.

The chest has a central brass plaque reading, 'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893'. A brass Celtic-style cross is nailed to each corner, and the lid opens to reveal a miniature candle box to the interior, the whole raised upon four feet.

There are signs of wear commensurate with age throughout but all joints and brass elements remain firmly affixed, and the wood has the most fantastic patina.

A charming little thing.

Dimensions:-

Length: 24cm

Height: 16.5cm

Depth: 14cm

DELIVERY

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International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Trinket Box to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218466
Dealers Internal Reference
8019
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Description
A delightful late 19th century Scottish folk art pine chest of 'wee' proportions.

The chest has a central brass plaque reading, 'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893'.

“
A brass Celtic-style cross is nailed to each corner, and the lid opens to reveal a miniature candle box to the interior, the whole raised upon four feet.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A small antique wooden chest with brass corner brackets, a central engraved brass plaque, and a keyhole escutcheon against a dark background.
fig 1. 'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893', Scottish Folk Art Pine Chest

There are signs of wear commensurate with age throughout but all joints and brass elements remain firmly affixed, and the wood has the most fantastic patina.

A charming little thing.

Dimensions:-

Length: 24cm

Height: 16.5cm

Depth: 14cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Trinket Box to the 1890s.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218466
Dealers Internal Ref
8019
Harrington Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2021

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A small antique wooden chest with brass corner brackets, a central engraved brass plaque, and a keyhole escutcheon against a dark background.
'William Hall's Wee Chest 1893', Scottish Folk Art Pine Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner brackets, Engraved presentation plaque, Keyhole escutcheon, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Scottish folk art boxes from this era are typically handmade items featuring utilitarian construction, local timbers like pine, and personalised elements such as inscribed brass plaques or decorative hardware.

They were predominantly crafted from native softwoods such as Scots pine, assembled using dovetail or nailed joints, and embellished with brass corner brackets, keyhole escutcheons, and handles.

Authenticity is usually determined by period-correct hand-cut nails or dovetails, aged patination on the timber, genuine oxidisation on the brass hardware, and hand-engraved inscriptions rather than modern machine tooling.

Such pieces function well as accent objects on coffee tables, mantelpieces, or bookshelves, adding tactile warmth, historical contrast, and practical concealed storage to contemporary rooms.

Maintenance involves dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the timber, while avoiding harsh chemical polishes on aged brass fittings to preserve their natural patina.
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