806 Carved Oak Slipper/sewing Box

This antique carved oak slipper box is a charming piece of Victorian folk art. Featuring beautifully carved faces on the front panel and standing on elegantly shaped legs, it could have served as a sewing box or small hall table. A unique addition for collectors of antique boxes and carved furniture.

Did we get something wrong?

Categories: Antiques, Collectibles & Curios, Furniture Tags: antique box, carved oak, folk art, hall table, sewing box, Victorian

Bids

High Bidder:

Time Left: 0
Day(s) 0
Hour(s) 0
Min(s) 0
Sec(s)

Timezone: Europe/London

This auction is under proxy bidding.

Introduction

This is a charming antique carved oak slipper or sewing box, likely dating to the Victorian era. The box features a rectangular top with beautifully carved faces on the front panel, adding a touch of folk art appeal. It stands on elegantly shaped legs, suggesting it may have also served as a small hall table or side table. The construction appears to be solid oak, showcasing the craftsmanship of the period.

Condition

This antique box exhibits signs of age and wear consistent with its history. There are surface scratches, minor imperfections in the carving, and some wear to the finish. Despite these imperfections, the box remains structurally sound and retains its character. Collectors will appreciate its authentic patina and unique carved details, making it a desirable addition to a collection of antique boxes or folk art pieces.

To place a bid simply click the directly bid button to bid the next amount. If you wish to leave a commission/high bid, enter your amount in the grey box and click the custom bid button, our system will bid on your behalf. You will be notified by email if you win. We operate a soft close format, the auction will be extended by 3 minutes if a bid is placed in the closing 3 minutes. Items are sold on a “sold as seen” basis, electrical items etc are untested unless stated otherwise in the title of the items in question. We have a viewing day on Saturday 10am-3pm if you are unsure about an item from photos. Please be aware that once a bid is placed we will not be able to issue any refunds unless there is a clear and obvious error made by ourselves in the item title, in the event of an incorrect bid being placed, you must contact us on the mobile phone number 07904 339160/description.

Please be aware that as we are now VAT registered the buyers commission is now 17.5% plus VAT.

#### As of 1/10/2021 we will be implementing a 7 day collection rule – items must be collected within 7 days unless an agreement is arranged in the event of instances such as being away on holiday, medical reasons etc. Any lots that are not collected within 7 days will be liable to a storage charge of £1.20 per day. Thank you. ####