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Lignum Vitae String Box

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Good mid 19th Century English turned Lignum Vitae wood string box of pillar form, the lid and body turned from a single block of timber, the top with string dispensing nipple which unscrews to allow refilling container, the whole with good rich color and patination.

Lignum Vitae, or “Wood of Life” a native species from the Carribbean and Northern South American coast, has long been prized for its beauty, density and its ability to be turned an polished. String boxes were a necessity in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian households as any parcel (including the Sunday Roast) would require binding in string - before the advent of tape (plus tape isn’t very pleasant on roast meat!)

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Lignum Vitae
Condition:	Good. Minor checking and wear
Creation Date:	1840
Styles / Movements:	Turned Wood, Traditional
200 Lex Booth #:	13
Dealer Reference #:	ckbbcxraiepa
Incollect Reference #:	411683

Dimensions

H.	5 in;	Diam.	4 in;
H.	12.7 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

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