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Antique Bee Hive S antique Bee Hive String Box - Spool and Cutter
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Antique Bee Hive S antique Bee Hive String Box - Spool and Cutter

19th century
Sold 4 June 2021 · Opus Antiques
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Description

A mid to late 1800s antique treen string box in the shape of a bee hive.  The brass finial would have been used for cutting the string. The string box unscrews at the base and inside is a detachable spool holder. The string/twine would be pulled out from the brass hole at the bottom. This bee hive box stands on three cylindrical feet.

It measures approx 11cm h x 6.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA772126
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Description
A mid to late 1800s antique treen string box in the shape of a bee hive.  The brass finial would have been used for cutting the string. The string box unscrews at the base and inside is a detachable spool holder. The string/twine would be pulled out from the brass hole at the bottom. This bee hive box stands on three cylindrical feet.

It measures approx 11cm h x 6.8cm w.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
6.8cm (2.68")
Depth
6.8cm (2.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA772126
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

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Opus Antiques
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Antique Bee HIVE S Antique Bee Hive String Box - Spool and cutter
Antique Bee HIVE S Antique Bee Hive String Box - Spool and cutter
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Antique Bee HIVE S Antique Bee Hive String Box - Spool and cutter
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 6.8 cm (3 in) x D 6.8 cm (3 in)
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