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Superb Georgian Elm Blanket Box C.1800
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Superb Georgian Elm Blanket Box C.1800

19th century
Description

Superb Georgian Elm Box c.1800 in excellent original condition with original lock & keeper, original strap hinges, original internal candle box with lid, original lifting handles & original wax polish finish. Lovely figured elm boards. Ideal coffee table or keepsakes box.

Dimensions:

Width 36 3/4 inches (93cm)

Height 15 inches (38cm)

Depth 19 1/4 inches (49cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Blanket Box to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09646316
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Long wrought-iron strap hinges inside: blacksmith work before factory butt hinges became standard.
Cleated ends across the lid: traditional joinery used to control shrinkage across wide timber.
Hand-filed iron lock with twin bolt apertures: early lock mechanism fitted from the interior.
Wrought-iron side carrying handles: robust hardware made for transport on country chests.
Single-slot hand-cut screw heads on the iron straps: fastening made before factory screws.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1235188
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Description
Superb Georgian Elm Box c.
“
1800 in excellent original condition with original lock & keeper, original strap hinges, original internal candle box with lid, original lifting handles & original wax polish finish.
Charnwood Antiques

Lovely figured elm boards. Ideal coffee table or keepsakes box.

Dimensions:

Width 36 3/4 inches (93cm)

Height 15 inches (38cm)

Depth 19 1/4 inches (49cm)

Date of Manufacture

Charnwood Antiques has dated this Georgian Elm Blanket Box to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09646316
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Long wrought-iron strap hinges inside: blacksmith work before factory butt hinges became standard.
Cleated ends across the lid: traditional joinery used to control shrinkage across wide timber.
Hand-filed iron lock with twin bolt apertures: early lock mechanism fitted from the interior.
Wrought-iron side carrying handles: robust hardware made for transport on country chests.
Single-slot hand-cut screw heads on the iron straps: fastening made before factory screws.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235188
Charnwood Antiques
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A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles.
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Archive I A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles.

Superb Georgian Elm Blanket Box C.1800

Archive II A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View II
Archive III A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View III
Archive IV A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View IV
Archive V A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View V
Archive VI A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View VI
Archive VII A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View VII
Archive VIII A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View VIII
Archive IX A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View IX
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Archive XI A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles. View XI
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A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles.
Superb Georgian Elm Blanket Box C.1800
Ref: SA1235188
A low rectangular Georgian elm blanket box with a hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central keyhole, and iron side handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBlanket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Iron side handles, Keyhole escutcheon, Plinth base

This Georgian elm blanket box dates from around 1800. It has a warm brown colour with a figured wood grain and a wax polish finish, set with a hinged lid, a central keyhole escutcheon, dark iron side handles, and a plinth base. The hardware includes original strap hinges and an original lock with its keeper, alongside an internal candle box with a lid. Measuring 93 cm wide, 38 cm high, and 49 cm deep, the box functions practically as a coffee table or a storage chest for keepsakes. Positioned in a living room, bedroom, or hallway, this rustic farmhouse blanket box suits homes seeking period character and storage utility. The rectangular shape and low profile allow the top surface to serve as a display area or low table. The sturdy timber construction and original ironwork provide both functional utility and traditional aesthetic appeal for contemporary interiors.

FAQs

During the Georgian period, wooden blanket boxes and coffers served as primary storage units for household linens, textiles, and valuables. Crafted from native hardwoods like elm and oak, these sturdy functional pieces were designed for durability and daily use in English homes.

Georgian trunks were predominantly constructed from solid native timber, including elm, oak, and pine. Common construction details include hand-cut dovetail joints, wrought-iron carrying handles, iron keyhole escutcheons, and heavy timber plinths or bracket feet.

Authentic Georgian elm pieces display distinct wide grain patterns, slight wood shrinkage consistent with age, and hand-finished timber surfaces. Look for hand-forged iron hardware, original lock mechanisms, and traditional joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails or peg construction.

A Georgian blanket box can be styled as a low coffee table in a living room, positioned at the foot of a bed, or placed in an entryway as a bench and shoe storage solution. Its simple form complements both contemporary and period interior schemes.

To preserve solid elm, apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the grain to maintain timber nourishment and patina. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources or in areas with extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent wood cracking or movement.
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