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Scandinavian Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Strong Box
Debenham Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Scandinavian Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Strong Box

19th century
Description

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840.

Good example of traditional rustic swedish woodwork.  painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drags.  original iron strap work and hinges, also the original lock, but no key or latch.  lid opens to a plain bare pine storage space.

Age splits to top but structurally sound, expected surface marks and minor losses, but ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
51.4cm (20.24")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Painted Pine Box to the 19th Century.

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SA982391
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3273
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Description
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840.

Good example of traditional rustic swedish woodwork.  painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drags.  original iron strap work and hinges, also the original lock, but no key or latch.  lid opens to a plain bare pine storage space.

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Age splits to top but structurally sound, expected surface marks and minor losses, but ready for everyday use.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
51.4cm (20.24")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Scandinavian Painted Pine Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA982391
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3273
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 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate.
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Archive I A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate.

Scandinavian Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Strong Box

Archive II A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate. View VI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/debenhamantiquesltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate.
SCANDINAVIAN HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY PINE STRONG BOX
Ref: SA982391
A 19th-century Scandinavian pine strongbox featuring a hand-painted faux grain finish in reddish-brown with forged iron corner mounts, base straps, and an iron escutcheon plate.
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A Scandinavian strongbox is a reinforced wooden chest, typically crafted from local softwoods like pine, used historically across Nordic regions to secure valuables and documents within homes.

These boxes were constructed from pine timber fitted with forged wrought iron straps, corner brackets, and lock mechanisms. Decorative finishes frequently incorporated hand-painted faux graining or regional folk art patterns.

Authentic examples display hand-forged ironwork with subtle shape irregularities, original lock plates, evidence of hand-planed wood, and genuine surface patination across the painted finish.

A painted strongbox functions well as a decorative accent on a console or sideboard, serving as concealed storage while introducing historical texture and warm tones into rustic or contemporary interiors.

Keep the chest in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, dusting periodically with a soft, dry cloth and avoiding liquid polish or chemical cleaners.
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