Antique Victorian oak /pine blanket box probably early 1900s this is an ORIGINAL Victorian blanket box we believe this is the original paint and in original condition came from a lady who owned it for more than 80 years and was owned by her family before that amazing item has a shelf for candles and a hidden drawer which you would have kept valuables such as sovereigns jewelry etc this box is over a 100 years old and shows signs of age related wear etc I have given it a light coat of polish personally I would leave it as is I love the pertina and the old original look great as a coffee table storage box or just an amazing box price is for box only all other items are illustration only 84 cm wide 45 cm depth 44 cm height
History. The Ancient Egyptians created the first known chests, using wood or woven reeds, circa 3000 BC. The early uses of an antique chest or coffer included storage of fine cloth, weapons, foods and valuable items.
Antique Victorian oak /pine blanket box probably early 1900s
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