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Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939

1920 - 1940
Description

A Curious Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939.

Constructed from lightweight, thin panelled wood, giving a folk art aesthetic. The box features a highly deliberate, tapering hexagonal coffin shape topped by a prominent, hand applied wooden cross. It has a handwritten in ink date of 1939, telling us it was made during the outbreak of World War 2.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some areas of wear and tear.

Measures 32.5cm x 16cm x 13.5cm

Weighs 400 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Coffin Shaped Collection Box to the 1930s.

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SA1239666
Description
A Curious Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939.

Constructed from lightweight, thin panelled wood, giving a folk art aesthetic.

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The box features a highly deliberate, tapering hexagonal coffin shape topped by a prominent, hand applied wooden cross.
Folk and Fable Antiques

It has a handwritten in ink date of 1939, telling us it was made during the outbreak of World War 2.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some areas of wear and tear.

Measures 32.5cm x 16cm x 13.5cm

Weighs 400 grams

Height
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Coffin Shaped Collection Box to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239666
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Archive I A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid.

Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939

Archive II A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid. View II
Archive III A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid. View III
Archive IV A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid. View IV
Archive V A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid. View V
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A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid.
Early 20th Century Folk Art Coffin Shaped Collection Box Dated 1939
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A wooden coffin-shaped collection box featuring a raised wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot on the front lid.
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  • ObjectCollection Box
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCoffin shape, Carved cross motif, Coin slot aperture, Brass screw fixings
  • SizeH 32.5 cm (13 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

This early twentieth century folk art collection box takes a tapering hexagonal coffin shape from 1930. Constructed from warm brown thin panelled oak with brass screw fixings, the exterior displays a hand applied wooden cross motif and a narrow coin slot aperture. Surface wear and tear show signs of age on the timber, complementing the gothic Victorian design vibe. Measuring 32.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 13.5 cm deep, this curious piece has a compact footprint. Place this unusual object on a bookshelf in a study, library, or living room as a striking decorative accent. The handcrafted wooden cross stands out against the lid panel above the vertical coin slot, creating a distinct sculptural focal point. Collectors of memento mori items and historical curiosities will appreciate the distinct character and solemn aesthetic of this dated folk art piece.

FAQs

Folk art collection boxes were hand-crafted vessels designed to collect charitable donations or church offerings within local communities and places of worship.

These boxes were constructed from durable native hardwoods such as oak, pine, or mahogany, often assembled with simple joinery or period brass screws and finished with carved symbolic motifs.

Authentic pieces display natural wear around the coin slot aperture, genuine patination across the wood grain, and era-specific fixings such as original flat-head screws.

These decorative objects function well as striking accents displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or curated within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other historical items.

Lightly dust the surface using a soft, dry cloth and periodically apply a clear beeswax polish to protect the timber, ensuring it remains away from damp environments and direct heat.
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