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Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed
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Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed

19th century
Sold 28 January 2021 · Opus Antiques
This “Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

An early 1800s coquilla nut Go to bed. It has a ring turned top with a turned boss in the centre for the single matsh. A cylindrical body and the base unscrews for storage of matches. Friction would have been obtained from the lid to light the match.

It measures 6cm h x 4cm w.

A match could be placed into a boss in the lid and would give enough light to go to bed hence the name. The were also used for lighting wax sticks for sealing letters. Note this one still has its striking paper to the base of the box.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA765848
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Description
An early 1800s coquilla nut Go to bed. It has a ring turned top with a turned boss in the centre for the single matsh. A cylindrical body and the base unscrews for storage of matches. Friction would have been obtained from the lid to light the match.
fig 1. Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed
fig 1. Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed

It measures 6cm h x 4cm w.

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A match could be placed into a boss in the lid and would give enough light to go to bed hence the name.
Opus Antiques

The were also used for lighting wax sticks for sealing letters. Note this one still has its striking paper to the base of the box.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA765848
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page

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Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
Location
North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
Items For Sale 98
Items Sold 2,404
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
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Location: North Devon, United Kingdom
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Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed
Antique Coquilla Nut Go to Bed
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)
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