1870s Norwegian Os Rosemaling Tine Box | Antique Bridal Bentwood Chest Dated 1876 Folk Art Painted Wood Dowry Casket Storage Box

Step back into the golden age of 19th century Norwegian folk art with this exceptional antique tine box, a beautifully preserved bentwood form painted in striking Os style rosemaling and proudly dated 1876. With its vivid red ground, richly layered floral ornament, and elegant oval silhouette, this is a true statement piece for a serious Scandinavian collection.

This tine was almost certainly made as an important personal storage box, likely for a bridal or dowry context, as suggested by its highly decorative presentation, its carefully painted date, and the custom initials “A.O.D.B.” displayed within a framed cartouche. The exterior is covered with exuberant hand painted ornament in cobalt blue, deep green, yellow, white, and black, while the lid repeats the same energetic floral language around the original carved wooden handle. The painted side finials and the strong bentwood construction further elevate its presence.

Equally appealing is the documented provenance. Inside the lid is an old auction label from Blomqvist in Oslo, dated April 10, 2002, adding a valuable layer of collecting history. Today, this box works beautifully as a premium display object, a conversation piece, or a distinguished storage box for treasured small items, while retaining the authenticity, age, and visual richness collectors hope to find in original Norwegian folk art.

- Origin: Norway
- Period: 1870s
- Date: 1876
- Type: Traditional tine box / bentwood storage box
- Style: Os style rosemaling / Norwegian folk art
- Material: Painted wood
- Color: Cinnabar red ground with blue, green, yellow, white, and black decoration
- Decoration: Dense floral rosemaling, framed initials “A.O.D.B.”, dated cartouche “1876”, painted side finials, painted lid with original handle
- Provenance: Old Blomqvist auction label inside lid dated April 10, 2002
- Condition: Excellent antique condition for its age with authentic light historic wear, minor patina, and honest age related surface marks. The structure remains tight, sound, and highly collectible. The side lacing construction is intact, and the painted decoration remains remarkably vibrant and well preserved.
- Dimensions:
Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)
Depth: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)
Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)

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