Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
There is an aperture in the lid to place a match.
It measures 8.5cm h x 4.4cm w.
The lit match could be placed into a boss in the lid and would give enough light to go to bed hence the name. They were also used as desk items for lighting wax sticks for sealing letters.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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Antique Treen Go to Bed - Large Size
