Vintage Primitive Hanging Wooden Salt or Candle Box

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Vintage wooden primitive hanging salt box with a reticulated edge. Measures 10.5" H x 7.25 Dx 8.25" wide. Has stickers … Read more Vintage wooden primitive hanging salt box with a reticulated edge. Measures 10.5" H x 7.25 Dx 8.25" wide. Has stickers for emergency numbers from the midcentury still affixed to the hinged lidded drawers underside, not visible when unopened.

These boxes were vernacular items commonly found in kitchens and homes throughout Northern Europe and Colonial America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The design, featuring a slanted, hinged lid and often a hole in the back for wall mounting, was practical for keeping contents dry by hanging them near a fireplace or stove. See less