A lovely antique mahogany salt or candle box dating from the late 18th / early 19th Century. It has a hinged lift up lid with a small fixing hole on the shaped upstand to allow for it to be hung on a wall. It has the most lovely colour and patina and is the only example I've seen with a curved lid.
It is in good original condition and displays well. There are signs of age and use, a few small marks and knocks and some small chips but nothing detrimental. It has had some batons put across the back to reinforce some splits and it is strong and sturdy. It has been cleaned and lightly polished and is ready for use.
