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Description

Folk Art, a 19th Century treen and parquetry model of a two-story house to form a box, hinged roof, drawer below

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden House Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA969550

Dealers Internal Reference

CRB/JR1660

Dealers Notes

Colin Brand Antiques Est. 1984

Description

Folk Art, a 19th Century treen and parquetry model of a two-story house to form a box, hinged roof, drawer below

Date of Manufacture

Colin Brand Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden House Box to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

7.5cm (2.95")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA969550

Dealers Internal Ref

CRB/JR1660

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Colin Brand Antiques

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Colin Brand Antiques

Telephone 07786 922 409

Location

Stow on the Wold
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/colinbrand

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Boxes
Period19th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialPine, hardwood
ColourWarm brown
MotifsPitched roof, Inky window illustrations, Fitted lower drawer, Metal pull handle
SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Folk art architectural boxes are handmade utilitarian objects shaped like buildings, often created by amateur craftsmen using local woods and depicting domestic or civic structures.

These pieces typically utilized native hardwoods like pine, oak, or fruitwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged construction, and ink-drawn or inlaid details.

Authentication relies on examining the natural patination, tool marks consistent with period hand-tools, nail types, and wear patterns appropriate to age.

This type of decorative object works well displayed as a standalone focal point on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or coffee table to add texture and historical narrative.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight, and occasionally apply a neutral microcrystalline wax to protect the historic wooden surface.