This is a lovely box made in the shape of a house. Both ends slide upwards for access inside. Currently there are some old pieces of book spine covers stored inside.

There is chip carved decoration, roundels with flowers inside and on the base is a date 1814.

This little house measures 10cm w x 10cm h x 7cm d.

A real piece of Folk Art. Probably Scandinavian.

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Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Folk Art Box to the Georgian era.

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SA1237037

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Description

This is a lovely box made in the shape of a house. Both ends slide upwards for access inside. Currently there are some old pieces of book spine covers stored inside.

There is chip carved decoration, roundels with flowers inside and on the base is a date 1814.

This little house measures 10cm w x 10cm h x 7cm d.

A real piece of Folk Art. Probably Scandinavian.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Carved Folk Art Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1237037

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Opus Antiques

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ObjectTrinket Boxes
Period18th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialWood
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsChip carving, Starburst rosettes, Finials, Gabled profile

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Chip carving is a traditional style of woodcarving where small chips of timber are removed from a surface in precise geometric patterns, commonly forming rosettes, starbursts, and repeating borders.

Craftsmen typically utilised readily available regional timbers such as oak, pine, fruitwood, or walnut, which were carved using hand chisels and finished with natural oils or wax.

Look for subtle irregularities in hand-carved details, evidence of historical hand tools, period-appropriate joinery, and natural wax oxidation and handling wear in recessed areas.

Position the box on a neutral mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard alongside smooth ceramics or modern glassware to create a textural contrast between historic craft and contemporary design.

Remove dust using a soft dry brush to reach into carved crevices, avoid water or chemical solvents, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the timber.