Folk Art Church Collection Box, C1850

19th century

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Description

Lovely mid 19th century Church / Chapel collection box,c1850. It has a real homemade/folk art look and comprises an oak box surrounded with a bespoke iron security frame ,probably made by the local blacksmith. The metal frame is secured with on old (possibly original) padlock with working key. The box has a lockable end panel but at some point either because a key was lost or the door was forced the metal frame was added to provide additional security. The wood has taken on great colour/patina following years of use. Overall condition is good with no obvious defects and only very minor surface wear in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 22.5 cm wide/long x 13cm tall x 9.5cm deep.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

22.5cm (8.86")

Depth

9.5cm (3.74")

Declaration

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA908985

Dealers Notes

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Description

Lovely mid 19th century Church / Chapel collection box,c1850.

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It has a real homemade/folk art look and comprises an oak box surrounded with a bespoke iron security frame ,probably made by the local blacksmith.

Curious Antiques

The metal frame is secured with on old (possibly original) padlock with working key. The box has a lockable end panel but at some point either because a key was lost or the door was forced the metal frame was added to provide additional security. The wood has taken on great colour/patina following years of use. Overall condition is good with no obvious defects and only very minor surface wear in line with age and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery. Please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 22.5 cm wide/long x 13cm tall x 9.5cm deep.