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Ancient wooden salt box from France dating to circa 1910–1920, in a Normandy folk-art style with a pierced back, a central patinated brass relief bust of a woman wearing a traditional headdress, inscribed NORMANDIE and La Délivrande on the top shelf, with diamond‑pattern base, dimensions 10.5 × 14 × 7.5 cm, in good condition with signs of age.
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Antique Salt Box (Boîte à Sel) — Normandy Folk Art.
Antique miniature salt box (a reduced model of a rustic bench-chest), crafted in solid wood with a natural dark patina. The piece features a cut-out backrest with geometric inlays and a central raised brass applique, patinated, depicting the bust of a woman wearing the headdress and traditional dress of Normandy, accompanied by the inscription "NORMANDIE". On the upper shelf, it displays the hand-carved inscription "La Délivrande", a direct reference to the famous commune and pilgrimage site of Douvres-la-Délivrande, in the Calvados region. The base is decorated with diamond-shaped inlays. Includes two original side metal rods.
Late 19th century or first half of the 20th century (c. 1890 – 1940). This is a piece produced as a memento of pilgrimage or regional tourism of the period.
Good overall condition, showing signs of use due to age, small wear to the wood, and natural oxidation on the metal elements that give it authenticity and an excellent patina.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Antique Salt Box (Boîte à Sel) — Normandy Folk Art.
Antique miniature salt box (a reduced model of a rustic bench-chest), crafted in solid wood with a natural dark patina. The piece features a cut-out backrest with geometric inlays and a central raised brass applique, patinated, depicting the bust of a woman wearing the headdress and traditional dress of Normandy, accompanied by the inscription "NORMANDIE". On the upper shelf, it displays the hand-carved inscription "La Délivrande", a direct reference to the famous commune and pilgrimage site of Douvres-la-Délivrande, in the Calvados region. The base is decorated with diamond-shaped inlays. Includes two original side metal rods.
Late 19th century or first half of the 20th century (c. 1890 – 1940). This is a piece produced as a memento of pilgrimage or regional tourism of the period.
Good overall condition, showing signs of use due to age, small wear to the wood, and natural oxidation on the metal elements that give it authenticity and an excellent patina.
Seller's Story
Antiques are my great passion; all the items I have on auction were found at antique fairs and antique shops mainly from the Lisbon area, but also from the rest of Portugal, a country with a centuries-old history and many fabulous pieces and objects from this long journey, which I present here for auction. Only pieces of good quality, distinctly original, and obviously beautiful. Guarantee of quality and great care in the shipping of the items. Thank you.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
No reserve price!
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10.5 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
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