19th century English barrel salt box. Pine, fruitwood and mahogany, circa 1830-1850. Measures 11.5 inches high to the back, 7 inches high to the lid, and 6 inches wide. Very good original condition. Clover cut-out for good luck (or for wall hanging).
19th century English or Scottish barrel-form salt box. Walnut backboard, fluted and tapered mahogany staves, pine lid. Brass bands held with handmade brass screws. Measures 10.75" high x 8" wide at base, 6.5" wide at top, 5.5" deep at base, and 4.75" deep at top. Excellent condition.
18th century pair of English brass wall boxes for matches. Each has a soap stone base for striking the match. Each wall pocket or box measures 3.5 inches high x 4.5 inches wide x 2 inches deep. The boxes are made of heavy gauge, hand-cut brass and are in excellent condition.
Rare 19th century English cutlery or knife tray with a double-sided swan handle. Hand-carved walnut with dovetailed sides and single board bottom. Wonderful old original patina, some gentle wear. Measures 13 inches long x 9 inches deep x 8.5 inches high.
Antique 19th century Troughton and Simms, London, brass surveyor's scope in original estate condition. One glass level has a cracked top. Measures 12.5 x 7.5 inches with a 16.5 x 4.5 x 5-inch solid mahogany dovetailed case.