• Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box, dated 1798, featuring a bentwood oval shape with lid, decorated with historic figures and floral motifs—a fine example of Scandinavian folk art. Brand: Unknown.
  • Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798—an oval bentwood box with a colorful folk-style lid showing a man and woman in traditional dress, floral motifs, and the painted date 1798; a fine example of Scandinavian folk art.
  • The Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798 is an oval bentwood box featuring folk art with floral patterns and figures in traditional dress, displayed on a wooden table against a plain wall. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • The Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798 features colorful hand-painted floral and human motifs on its oval bentwood form, beautifully representing Scandinavian folk art from the late 18th century.
  • Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798—an oval bentwood box with a lid showing a man and woman in historic dress amid floral motifs, exemplifying Scandinavian folk art. Brand: Unknown.
  • An Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798 with bentwood construction and folk art motifs rests on a wooden surface, its lid showing a couple in traditional dress, floral designs, and the year 1798. Brand unknown.
  • An Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798, an oval bentwood piece with traditional folk art decoration, sits on a wooden table next to a red Coca-Cola can, reflecting Scandinavian heritage.
  • An Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798, with a worn lid and faded folk art designs, sits on a reddish-brown wooden surface, reflecting its vintage Scandinavian heritage.
  • Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798. This round bentwood box features colorful Scandinavian folk art with floral motifs and figures, ornamented sides, and rests on a reddish-brown wooden surface.
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Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798

Antique Swedish Polychrome Painted Marriage Box dated 1798

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This wonderful antique Swedish marriage box dates to 1798 and is a beautiful example of Scandinavian folk art from the late 18th century. Traditionally, these painted boxes were often created to commemorate a marriage and used to hold treasured personal belongings, textiles, keepsakes, or household items. Pieces like this were highly personal objects, with their painted decoration reflecting regional traditions, symbolism, and the hand of the individual craftsman who created them.

The box features classic bentwood construction with a warm aged surface and exceptional original polychrome painted decoration. The lid is beautifully decorated with a bride and groom surrounded by bold floral motifs and traditional folk designs, along with the prominently painted date of 1798. The sides continue the decoration with colorful floral elements, creating a piece that is visually striking from every angle. The charming simplicity of the figures, vibrant colors, and centuries-old patina capture the character and appeal that make Scandinavian folk art so highly collected.

The box is in nice antique condition with wear consistent with age and normal use. There is expected wear to the painted surface, edges, and finish from over two centuries of history, along with minor age-related imperfections visible in the photos. The age and wear contribute beautifully to its authenticity and character, telling the story of a cherished object that has survived since the 18th century. A wonderful early Swedish folk art piece with outstanding color, history, and decorative appeal. 6h x 11w x 15d

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