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Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box

18th century
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Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box

This is a lovely English late 18th century antique fishing rod box, so very original and being in the wonderful green original paint finish. In excellent condition having a moulded top and plinth, the top opens well on the original iron hinges. A perfect piece of original Georgian antique painted pine fishing rod storage box for the keen angler in the family, dare we say it, for Christmas.

Dimensions

Height: 14cm (5.56")

Width: 156cm (61.90")

Depth: 14cm (5.56")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Painted Pine Rod Box to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09707608
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Wrought iron strap hinges: smith-made fittings fastened with early slotted screws.
Heavily crazed green paint: honest surface aging through natural shrinkage over time.
Darkened interior pine: natural oxidisation of bare softwood over many decades.
Classical ovolo-style base moulding: cabinet work from the late Georgian period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1243944
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Description
Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box
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This is a lovely English late 18th century antique fishing rod box, so very original and being in the wonderful green original paint finish.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

In excellent condition having a moulded top and plinth, the top opens well on the original iron hinges. A perfect piece of original Georgian antique painted pine fishing rod storage box for the keen angler in the family, dare we say it, for Christmas.

Dimensions

Height: 14cm (5.56")

Width: 156cm (61.90")

Depth: 14cm (5.56")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Painted Pine Rod Box to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09707608
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Wrought iron strap hinges: smith-made fittings fastened with early slotted screws.
Heavily crazed green paint: honest surface aging through natural shrinkage over time.
Darkened interior pine: natural oxidisation of bare softwood over many decades.
Classical ovolo-style base moulding: cabinet work from the late Georgian period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243944
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside.
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Archive I A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside.

Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box

Archive II A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside. View II
Archive III A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside. View III
Archive IV A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside. View IV
Archive V A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside. View V
Archive VI A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 10,745
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside.
Georgian Antique Original Painted Pine Fishing Rod Box
Ref: SA1243944
A long, narrow Georgian pine storage box showing distressed grey-green original paint on the exterior with an open hinged lid displaying natural wood inside.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Paint
  • ColourGrey Green, Warm Brown
  • MotifsLong rectangular form, original painted finish, iron strap hinges, moulded timber base

This late 18th century Georgian fishing rod box is constructed from pine and iron with an original grey-green painted finish to the exterior and a warm brown natural wood interior. The long rectangular form incorporates a moulded timber base and top, iron strap hinges securing the lid, and visible distress marks showing wear across the painted surfaces. Measuring 14 cm high by 156 cm wide and 14 cm deep, the proportions suit placement on top of a sideboard in a living room, hallway or study. Designed for practical storage, the hinged lid opens to reveal the exposed timber grain within. The painted finish displays authentic ageing with scuffs and textural variations along the length of the narrow body. This piece works well in a traditional interior as a decorative container or display item for a collector, or within a Highland hunting lodge style room scheme.

FAQs

During the Georgian period, bespoke long wooden boxes were crafted to safely store and transport jointed angling rods and related tackle. These boxes were typically constructed from native softwoods like pine and painted to protect the timber from damp conditions.

Antique rod boxes were commonly constructed using pine or oak with simple joinery techniques. They frequently featured hand-forged iron hinges, internal rod supports, and external painted finishes using historic oil-based pigments or milk paint.

Authentic original paint displays natural wear patterns, micro-cracking, and distressing concentrated around handles, hinges, and edges. Examining exposed areas reveals patinated timber beneath, historic dirt accumulation, and period construction details such as hand-cut nails or early screw fixings.

A long antique wooden box creates a striking accent when placed along a hallway console, resting on a sideboard top, or positioned on a wide window sill. Its weathered texture provides historic contrast against neutral interior schemes and contemporary backdrop finishes.

Preserve original painted timber by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth and maintaining a stable environment away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity. Avoid water, liquid polishes, or harsh chemical cleaners that could strip delicate historic paint layers.
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