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Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Baroque Metal Bound Box
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Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Baroque Metal Bound Box

19th century
Description

Mid 18th century swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740.

Good quality oval baroque period decorative box. Profusely decorated and bound by iron strap work, edging and hinges. All with original studs.

Expected surface marks, age splits to woodwork but structurally sound.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
54.6cm (21.50")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Pine Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA833703
Dealers Internal Reference
EA3110
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Description
Mid 18th century swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740.

Good quality oval baroque period decorative box. Profusely decorated and bound by iron strap work, edging and hinges. All with original studs.

Expected surface marks, age splits to woodwork but structurally sound.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
54.6cm (21.50")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Swedish Pine Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA833703
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3110
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.

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

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Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle.
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Archive I An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle.

Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Baroque Metal Bound Box

Archive II An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle. View II
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Archive V An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle. View V
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle.
MID 18TH CENTURY SWEDISH PINE BAROQUE METAL BOUND BOX
Ref: SA833703
An oval Swedish pine box featuring decorative wrought iron straps, stud detailing, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a top twisted iron handle.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Baroque
  • MaterialPine, Wrought Iron
  • ColourNatural Pine
  • MotifsWrought iron straps, Rivet stud decoration, Twisted metal handle, Baroque keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 21.6 cm (9 in) x W 54.6 cm (21 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This mid-eighteenth-century Swedish Baroque decorative box is constructed from natural pine and bound with wrought iron. The oval wooden vessel displays profuse iron strapwork, edging, and hinges, complemented by original rivet studs, an elaborate central keyhole escutcheon, and a twisted metal handle affixed to the top lid. Surface marks, age splits to the woodwork, and distressed patination indicate historic wear while remaining structurally sound. Measuring 21.6 cm high, 54.6 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, this rustic farmhouse piece sits securely upon a sideboard top or chest. In a contemporary home, this storage box serves as a functional decorative accent in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. The pale timber tones and dark metal hardware integrate naturally into traditional or country-style interiors. Placed upon a flat surface, the lidded container provides concealed storage for small household items, correspondence, or keepsakes while maintaining its antique character. The compact proportions allow it to occupy minimal surface area while establishing a distinct period focal point within the room.

FAQs

Mid-18th century Swedish Baroque boxes typically feature robust softwood construction, such as pine or fir, combined with hand-forged iron hardware and structural straps. These functional storage containers were designed to protect valuables and textiles in Scandinavian households during the Baroque period.

Craftsmen constructed these boxes primarily from native pine or spruce timber, utilising bentwood or mortise-and-tenon joinery. Structural elements included hand-hammered wrought iron straps, rivets, twisted handles, and elaborate keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic pieces show irregular hand-forged ironwork with hand-cut rivets, natural wood shrinkage around metal fittings, and distinct wear patterns around keyholes and handles. Look for hand-sawn timber marks and age-related oxidisation on the metalwork rather than uniform modern fasteners.

Position the box on a sideboard top, coffee table, or open bookshelf as an accent piece that adds historical texture. It serves both as a decorative object and as concealed storage for small household items.

Clean the timber gently using a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax sparingly to maintain timber moisture. Keep metal fittings dry to prevent active corrosion and position the object away from direct heat sources to avoid timber splitting.
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