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Good 19th Century Scottish Salt Box
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Good 19th Century Scottish Salt Box

19th century
Sold 25 November 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good, mid 19th century Scottish (stripy wood) hanging salt box of a nice shape and a gorgeous colour. The staved body is made from satin birch and walnut. Original pin hinges. Good condition and a lovely colour.

SIZE; 5 1/2" diameter by 12" high overall

CIRCA; 1850 - 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Salt Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1009227
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Description
Good, mid 19th century Scottish (stripy wood) hanging salt box of a nice shape and a gorgeous colour. The staved body is made from satin birch and walnut. Original pin hinges. Good condition and a lovely colour.

SIZE; 5 1/2" diameter by 12" high overall

CIRCA; 1850 - 1870

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Salt Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1009227
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good 19th Century Scottish Salt Box

Archive II A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate. View II
Archive III A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate. View III
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Archive V A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate. View V
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate.
Good 19th Century Scottish Salt Box
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A cylindrical wooden wall-mounted salt box with alternating dark and light vertical wooden staves and a circular hanging backplate.
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  • ObjectWall Storage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBritish Country
  • MaterialPine, Hardwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsVertical staves, Turned wooden backplate, Lidded container, Suspension hole
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

An antique Scottish salt box is a wall-hanging domestic container traditionally used in rural kitchens to keep salt dry near the hearth before the advent of modern packaging.

These pieces were typically crafted by local artisans using native hardwoods like pine, sycamore, or mahogany, often featuring coopering, turned construction, or dovetailed joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-tool marks, traditional fixings, and natural patina, including surface wear and oxidisation consistent with age and use.

Such items can be mounted on kitchen or dining room walls to introduce texture and historical character, or utilized on shelving to store small dried goods and utensils.

Preserve the piece by dusting with a dry cloth and occasionally applying neutral beeswax to nourish the wood; avoid exposure to direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
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