Antique Norwegian Bentwood Box | Dated 1854 Nygaard Folk Art | Hand Painted Red & Blue Bands | Round Scandinavian Wooden Storage Box
$425.00
This is an antique Norwegian round bentwood box with lid, beautifully dated 1854 and inscribed with the initials “M.O.D.” and the place “Nygaard.” Such bentwood containers were traditional in rural Norway, often used for storage and sometimes given as symbolic wedding gifts.
📍 Style & region: Norwegian folk art, Nygaard inscription
🎨 Technique: Bentwood stave construction with hand painted red and blue bands
🖼 Form: Round bentwood box with fitted lid, carved feet, and handle
📏 Dimensions: Width 26.5 centimeters (10.43 inches), Height 24.5 centimeters (9.64 inches)
⏳ Date: 1854 (dated on lid with initials and place name)
✨ Condition: Antique condition with surface wear, patina, and historic repairs to the feet. Looks like it's missing a red ring on top.
🎁 A rare 19th-century Scandinavian folk art box—perfect for collectors, rustic decor, or as a meaningful cultural artifact.
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