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Small Mid 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Strong Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Small Mid 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Strong Box

19th century
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Small mid 19th century swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842.

Beautiful small scandinavian strong box, presented with scraped back paint to reveal original. Feintly still baring its 1842 date, slight blue wash on the metalwork, contrasting with the base colour. Original hinges and carrying handles. Lid opens to reveal a later painted interior, complete with candle box.

Expected surface marks and minor age splits, robust piece and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.3cm (10.75")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Strong Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA854934
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3239
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Description
Small mid 19th century swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842.

Beautiful small scandinavian strong box, presented with scraped back paint to reveal original.

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Feintly still baring its 1842 date, slight blue wash on the metalwork, contrasting with the base colour.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Original hinges and carrying handles. Lid opens to reveal a later painted interior, complete with candle box.

Expected surface marks and minor age splits, robust piece and ready for everyday use.

Height
27.3cm (10.75")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Swedish Painted Strong Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA854934
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3239
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides.
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Archive I A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides.

Small Mid 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Strong Box

Archive II A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View II
Archive III A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View III
Archive IV A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View IV
Archive V A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View V
Archive VI A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View VI
Archive VII A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View VII
Archive VIII A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View VIII
Archive IX A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides. View IX
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides.
SMALL MID 19TH CENTURY SWEDISH PAINTED PINE STRONG BOX
Ref: SA854934
A small 19th-century Swedish pine strong box featuring distressed red and white paint, hand-forged iron corner brackets, a central lock latch, and iron ring handles on the sides.
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FAQs

In 19th-century Sweden, strong boxes were constructed to secure valuable family possessions, official documents, and money within rural households. Often crafted from local pine, these boxes were fitted with reinforced wrought iron bands, locks, and side handles to combine security with portability.

Traditional Swedish chests were primarily constructed from pine or fir softwoods. The structure was reinforced using hand-forged wrought iron mounts, corner straps, and latches, while the exterior was decorated using distemper or oil paints mixed with mineral pigments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-forged ironwork with irregular hammer marks, hand-cut nails, and genuine paint wear concentrated around edges and keyholes. Historical date markings or initials painted onto the front panel also serve as common indicators of period origin.

A small strong box functions well as a decorative accent on a sideboard, coffee table, or open shelving unit. Its distressed texture and historical ironwork provide contrast when placed alongside modern neutral ceramics or streamlined furniture.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical cleaners that could strip original paint layers. Keep the box in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct moisture, and apply a light microcrystalline wax to iron components to prevent corrosion.
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