{"product_id":"antique-victorian-carved-gardners-box","title":"Hand-Carved Botanical Wooden Box | Folk Art Storage Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully hand-carved wooden box featuring richly detailed botanical motifs on every surface. The lid is adorned with fruiting branches (possibly apples) , while each side displays a different botanical study—including flowers, ferns, clover, and thistle—making this a truly distinctive piece of folk craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish, late Victorian period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40.5 x19x26 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply carved relief and textured background showcase the work of a skilled artisan, and the warm, aged patina adds to its character and charm. With its variety of garden-inspired carvings, this may have been created as a gardener’s keepsake box or simply as a decorative storage chest celebrating the natural world. What's for sure is that the carver intentionally created a botanical study rather than a repeating decorative pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from solid hardwood, this box is decorated with exceptional hand-carved botanical reliefs on every side and the lid. The designs were carved using traditional gouges and chisels, with a finely stippled background that enhances the depth of the relief. Visible hand-tool marks and a beautifully aged patina speak to the craftsmanship and authenticity of the piece. The richly carved fruit, flowers, ferns, clover, and foliage create a striking celebration of the natural world, making this an outstanding example of traditional folk carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for storing letters, sewing supplies, keepsakes, photographs, or treasured collections, it also makes a striking decorative accent for a cottage, English country, Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, or rustic interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook at close up photos for full condition- the lid does not close completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe box has been cleaned and polished with linseed oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natalia Willmott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63972524786041,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/8278\/files\/hand-carved-botanical-wooden-box-folk-art-storage-chest-6605913.jpg?v=1784044119","url":"https:\/\/nataliawillmott.co.uk\/products\/antique-victorian-carved-gardners-box","provider":"Natalia Willmott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}