A Rare 19th Century Folk Art Spice Box

This wonderful box is made of steel, the interior is made from tin which has divisions for storing expensive spices.

The centre has the original grater for grating spices such as nutmeg and ginger. The box dates to the early Victorian period and has been decorated in the form of a circular thatched cottage at a slightly later date as an amusing piece of rare primitive folk art. The cottage has painted doors and windows to both sides with climbing roses on the walls. The lid has a textured finish which appears to be in the form of lacquer with a turned and painted knob in the form of a chimney. The box has its original hinge and hasp with original nickel plated padlock.

This piece is in good condition with some age related wear and patina. The chimney has been repaired at some stage.

Circa 1840

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

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