{"product_id":"antique-oval-figured-mahogany-wooden-storage-box-with-fitted-lid-c-1880-1920","title":"Antique English Figured Walnut Wood Oval Storage Box with Boat-Shaped Domed Lid \u0026 Applied Moldings c. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique English Figured Walnut Wood Oval Storage Box with Boat-Shaped Domed Lid \u0026amp; Applied Moldings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in England c. 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 9 1\/4\" High (including lid) x 14 3\/4\" Long x 8\" Wide, 6.98 lbs., unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually substantial, finely constructed antique elongated oval wooden box with a dramatic convex, vaulted removable lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewed from the end, the lid rises toward a central longitudinal ridge and tapers toward the pointed oval ends, giving it a distinctive boat-shaped profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished exterior displays richly figured reddish- and golden-brown wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully fitted components and three separate locations of applied perimeter wooden molding or trim: (1) the lower edge of the removable lid, (2) the upper edge of the box body, and (3) the base of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible joints in the curved wooden body and applied moldings, including at a pointed interior end, show assembled rather than one-piece construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are small dark pin-like holes in one molding joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the domed lid has an inset oval wooden panel and fitted rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely flat wooden bottom and bare, unlined interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo evidence of a former fabric lining, glue residue, dividers, inserts, or fitted supports has been observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the inner rim, faint smooth surface marks may resemble a decorative capital L or R, but no inscription or maker's mark can be authenticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition. Wear with scratches, scuffs, finish variation and losses, including wear on the underside. Fine surface cracking and age-related joint or molding separations are visible in places. No original lining is present. Please review condition details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67841856078074,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8614\/4762\/files\/3731B901-2E06-4155-881B-1424D09E485A.jpg?v=1792774737","url":"https:\/\/pauljacobsantiques.com\/products\/antique-oval-figured-mahogany-wooden-storage-box-with-fitted-lid-c-1880-1920","provider":"Paul Jacobs Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}