Treen: A Scottish Salt Box

Name: Treen: A Scottish Salt Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA705005
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Waterfall Antiques

Description

A wonderful example of a wall-hanging salt box dating from the third quarter of the 19th century. The demi-lune lift-up lid opens to reveal a simple storage compartment. The rounded main body, comprised of alternating strips of mahogany and sycamore, is topped with a brass band. There is a wavy edge upstand with a cutout to enable wall hanging. This beautiful piece of Scottish treen, with its untouched original patination, dates from around 1850 to 1875.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

23cm (9.06")

Width

13cm (5.12")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA705005

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Description

A wonderful example of a wall-hanging salt box dating from the third quarter of the 19th century. The demi-lune lift-up lid opens to reveal a simple storage compartment.

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The rounded main body, comprised of alternating strips of mahogany and sycamore, is topped with a brass band.

Waterfall Antiques

There is a wavy edge upstand with a cutout to enable wall hanging. This beautiful piece of Scottish treen, with its untouched original patination, dates from around 1850 to 1875.