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Victorian Fruitwood Double Ended String Barrel
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Sturmans Antiques

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Victorian Fruitwood Double Ended String Barrel

19th century
Description

A Victorian turned boxwood double ended string barrel with footed base and carrying handle c.1880. The boxwood barrel superbly made with ring turned finish to each end; the ends with small bone trimmed hole for dispensing the string. Turned feet to the underside and swing loop handle to the top. One end of the barrel removes to access the interior for inserting two balls of string - one for each dispensing end. Beautifully made and presented in excellent original condition with a rich patina. Height quoted is handle down. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood String Barrel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235698
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 44159
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Description
A Victorian turned boxwood double ended string barrel with footed base and carrying handle c.1880.
The boxwood barrel superbly made with ring turned finish to each end; the ends with small bone trimmed hole for dispensing the string.
Sturmans Antiques

Turned feet to the underside and swing loop handle to the top. One end of the barrel removes to access the interior for inserting two balls of string - one for each dispensing end. Beautifully made and presented in excellent original condition with a rich patina. Height quoted is handle down. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Fruitwood String Barrel to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235698
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44159
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details.
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Archive I A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details.

Victorian Fruitwood Double Ended String Barrel

Archive II A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details. View II
Archive III A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details. View III
Archive IV A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details. View IV
Archive V A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details. View V
Archive VI A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 196
Items Sold 10,843
Sturmans Antiques
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details.
Victorian Fruitwood Double Ended String Barrel
Ref: SA1235698
A turned Victorian fruitwood string barrel resting on four short turned feet with an arched top handle and dark ring details.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectString Dispenser
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialFruitwood, Wood, Metal
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsBarrel body, Turned feet, Ebonised bands, Arched handle
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 14 cm (6 in)

During the Victorian era, string barrels were practical household and shop counter accessories designed to store and neatly dispense twine or string for wrapping parcels, correspondence, or needlework.

Victorian string barrels were predominantly turned from dense hardwoods and fruitwoods such as boxwood, cherry, apple, or walnut, often featuring ebonised turned bands, brass fittings, and bone apertures.

Authentic Victorian examples feature hand-turned wood construction, original internal spools or spindles, natural surface patination, and wear consistent with age, particularly around the string aperture and base feet.

A turned wooden string barrel serves as a charming accent piece when displayed on a library bookshelf, writing desk, mantelpiece, or grouped with other 19th-century treen items in a study.

Maintain fruitwood treen by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a light coat of high-quality beeswax paste annually to preserve the timbers natural patina, avoiding moisture and direct sunlight.
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