Rare 19th Century Norwegian Tine Bentwood Box | Large 23.5" Antique Traveling Chest | Museum Quality Folk Art | Iron Bands & Wax Seals
$1,912.50 $2,250.00
Step back into the golden age of Norwegian folk art with this exceptionally rare and oversized 19th-century "Tine" bentwood box. Sourced from a prestigious large-scale private collection, this unit is a remarkable example of mid-1800s craftsmanship. Known for its ingenious "Sveiping" construction, the Tine was a staple of Scandinavian rural life, but a specimen of this magnitude—measuring a commanding 60cm—was reserved for high-status storage and heavy-duty transport, reinforced with hand-forged iron bands to withstand the weight of significant cargo.
The heart of this piece is its extraordinary provenance markers, specifically the presence of original antique wax seals with intact initials on the lid. Having been part of a static collection for years, it remains a rare historical witness; these seals suggest the box was once officially verified or locked to protect high-value family assets. It was likely used as a secure traveling chest for valuables such as fine textiles, important legal documents, gold, and silver, ensuring they remained untampered with during transit. The original grey-wash folk paint and the hand-carved "stoler" (upright locks) are remarkably well-preserved.
This Norwegian Tine is the ultimate gift for a museum-level collector or a vintage enthusiast looking for a well-preserved specimen of European history. Its massive scale, reinforced ironwork, and the rare survival of the wax seals make it a standout piece of 19th-century folk engineering. As it is an authentic antique from a private collection, it is sold as a collector's piece to ensure its historical integrity is maintained for the next generation.
- Brand: Authentic Norwegian Folk Art
- Model: Large "Tine" (Traveling Chest)
- Decade: 1840-1880
- Technique: Traditional Sveiping (Bentwood)
- Dimensions: 23.6" x 16.1" x 15.1" (60 x 41 x 38.5 cm)
- Condition: Excellent antique condition with rare intact wax seals and iron bands
- Origin: Private Norwegian Collection
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