Antique 1825 Signed Hand Painted Bentwood Box Scandinavian Folk Art Tene Svepask For Sale

​Description

​Antique 1825 Hand-Painted Bentwood Folk Art Box – Dated & Signed

​Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of early 19th-century folk art. This authentic antique bentwood box features wonderful hand-painted details and carries historical markings that make it a standout addition to any primitive or folk art collection.

​The box was recently sourced from an estate sale in the Beverly Hills area.

​Key Features & Design Details:

• ​Dated 1825: The year \"1825\" is clearly hand-painted on the side rim alongside traditional decorative leaf/vine patterns.

• ​Inscriptions & Initials: Features the hand-scripted name \"Grondie\" and the initials \"A - R - J\" on the side.

• ​Top Lid Decoration: The lid is adorned with a hand-painted geometric multi-pointed star/compass motif surrounded by chevron borders in muted red, gold, and dark green tones.

• ​Construction: Classic early bentwood / pantry box design secured with original lap joints.

​Condition Notes:

• ​Excellent Antique Condition: Shows beautiful, authentic patina and wear consistent with a 200-year-old wooden item.

• ​There are minor surface scuffs, light paint fading, and expected aging to the wood interior and base, which only enhances its primitive charm.

• ​No major structural cracks or integrity issues. Lid fits properly.

• ​Please review all high-resolution images carefully as they form part of the condition description.

No returns!