Normandy Salt Box In Oak - 1st Part Of The Nineteenth

Traditional and Regional Salt Box, made of Oak, and Fruitwood for the sides and back. Like most of its congeners, it opens on the top with a flap, inclined and removable, with sculpted edges. It conceals a 13.5 cm deep compartment, historically devoted to the conservation of salt. In the lower part, this Small Wall Box offers a 4.5 cm high drawer, in which it was customary to place Spices. Its facade, equipped with a pull button, is ornate and curved, as are the three visible sides of this typically Rural Object. A Flowery Bouquet arranged in a vase embellishes the front of this Salt Box, which ends with a low fretted crosspiece with an abstract decor. The whole is topped by a Generous Pediment with salient motifs and turbulent contours, culminating in an encircled Floral motif. This Object is made up of two rounded and Sculpted front uprights, and it rests on four Snail feet. The latter, originally purely Decorative, can however be used as supports in the event that one chooses to place this Salt Box. If necessary, an Iron ring and two holes are already present to allow its suspension. It will be specified that the right front pillar of this Property is blackened, probable stigma of an unruly candle flame. But it is clear that this discreet wound adds to the Authenticity of this Object, how Rustic and Natural, which only asks to be reinvented, and integrated into a Warm interior of the 21st century. ********* Period: 1st part of the 19th century Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Additional photos available by clicking on the following link: https://www.antiquites-lecomte.com/boutique/elements-de-decoration/boite-a-sel-normande-en-chene-1ere-partie-du-xixe Delivery possible in Colissimo with appropriate protection. Dimensions: Maximum length: 25.5 cm Maximum width: 18 cm Maximum height: 57 cm Ref: 479 S