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Trinity House Box

19th century
Sold 19 February 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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A very rare rosewood Trinity House salt box. The back and sloping front inlaid with 2 sailing ships in various woods including boxwood, walnut, satinwood and stained sycamore. The hinged lid opens to the original paper lined interior and the outback with similar matching paper.

Trinity House boxes were made by lighthouse keepers while serving their time offshore to while away the time. Their nautical romantic theme have always made them very collectable and often sold to owners and Captains of the ships. Regular Trinity House boxes are relatively rare but it would be fair to say that this salt box is a rare find.

Size - Height .. 9.25'' / 23cm. Width .. 4.25'' / 11cm. Depth .. 4.75'' / 12cm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Marquetry Wood Box to the 19th Century.

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SA697583
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21601
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Description
A very rare rosewood Trinity House salt box.
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The back and sloping front inlaid with 2 sailing ships in various woods including boxwood, walnut, satinwood and stained sycamore.
John Howkins Antiques

The hinged lid opens to the original paper lined interior and the outback with similar matching paper.

fig 1. An upright wooden box featuring marquetry ship inlays on the slanted lid and vertical back panel.
fig 1. Trinity House Box

Trinity House boxes were made by lighthouse keepers while serving their time offshore to while away the time. Their nautical romantic theme have always made them very collectable and often sold to owners and Captains of the ships. Regular Trinity House boxes are relatively rare but it would be fair to say that this salt box is a rare find.

Size - Height .. 9.25'' / 23cm. Width .. 4.25'' / 11cm. Depth .. 4.75'' / 12cm.

Free delivery on this item.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Marquetry Wood Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA697583
Dealers Internal Ref
21601
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An upright wooden box featuring marquetry ship inlays on the slanted lid and vertical back panel.
Trinity house box
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An upright wooden box featuring marquetry ship inlays on the slanted lid and vertical back panel.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMaritime Folk Art
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Boxwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShip marquetry, Veneer inlay framing, Bone or ivory-mounted pull
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

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Maritime marquetry involves creating pictorial designs using various wood veneers, often depicting ships and nautical scenes, which gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries amongst sailors and craftsmen.

These pieces typically utilise a solid wood carcase decorated with contrasting wood veneers such as mahogany, satinwood, and boxwood, assembled using traditional hand-cut dovetails and brass hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut veneers with natural ageing, subtle colour variations in the wood, traditional joinery without modern fasteners, and minor wear consistent with age and handling.

Place the box on a flat surface such as a mantelpiece, side table, or desk to add texture, historical interest, and warmth through natural timber tones.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and strong temperature fluctuations to prevent veneer lifting or wood splitting, and periodically apply a microcrystalline wax to nourish the surface.
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