Box - Wood

For sale is a rare antique span box (bridal box) made of softwood. Such boxes were used in the 18th and 19th centuries as traditional love tokens or for storing precious things like ribbons and jewelry.

Details & Painting:

Motif: On the lid there is fine hand-painted depiction of a couple in historical dress, framed by floral ornaments.

Inscription: "Meine Liebe gegen Dir, blühet immer für und für" – a classic love token of the era.

Dating: On the lid, marked 1708 as well as the initials "J. L.".

Construction: Oval shape made of bent spanwood, fixed to the bottom with original wooden nails. The inside shows the authentic dark wood patina.

Condition:
Age-appropriate, honest patina. The painting is remarkably well preserved for its age. There are material-typical signs of use, small cracks in the spanwood, as well as chips along the lower edge (see close-up photos), which underscore the antique character and authenticity. No modern overpainting detectable.