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Victorian pine blanket box

Pond Cottage Antiques — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:53:17 +0000

Nice old Victorian pine box painted in black paint with red undertones and light distressing.

Waxed over the top of the paint.

Length 935

Depth 490

Height 410

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A beautiful original Victorian pine bedding chest in its original scumble

Pond Cottage Antiques — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:24:59 +0000

A beautiful original Victorian pine bedding chest in its original scumble paint finish.

This is gorgeous and far too good to strip.

Good aged patina and hard to find in such good paint condition as this.

Measuring

895 wide x 445 deep x 410 high

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A rare and striking piece of mercantile history

Pond Cottage Antiques — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:19:43 +0000

This large-scale Swedish bin counter features a classic curved" tambour-style" front with three independent sliding compartments.

Originally used in 19th or early 20th-century general stores, these units allowed shopkeepers to store and measure out bulk dry goods for customers.

Made from solid pine and finished in a period-correct cream-painted exterior that showcases a wonderful "shabby chic" aged patina and natural distressing.

The front is finished with unique diamond shaped decorative moulding providing a geometric contrast to the soft curves of the bins.

Features a deep, solid waxed pine countertop, making it highly versatile for use as a kitchen island ,sideboard, or shop display.

The compartments offer 6 big deep storage areas that could be used for numerous things. Originally used for items such as corn, wheat, flour, barley and cereals

Excellent vintage/antique condition. Displays authentic signs of its working life, including minor knocks, surface wear, and a beautifully crackled paint finish that enhances its character.

Ideal for a farmhouse kitchen, a rustic mudroom for shoe storage, or as a unique focal point in a commercial retail space.

Measuring

2425 wide

1075 high

595 deep

£2645.00

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ORIGINAL SCUMBLE BOX – VERY CUTE

Pond Cottage Antiques — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:41:21 +0000

Victorian pine blanket box in original paint.

Original scumble paint finish - an oak combed effect with further decorative paint.

Metal corners uprights and beautiful escutcheon.

Some wear on the top which adds character and patina - a lovely looking trunk.

This has been cleaned and waxed.

Length 680 mm

Width 365 mm

Height 360 mm

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medium size Victorian pine bedding box

Pond Cottage Antiques — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:06:58 +0000

A fully restored Victorian pine box ideal for bedding, toy box, TV stand coffee table or boot room.

Nice candle tray and deep drawer internally

Brass escutcheon.

Was in gloss paint and now it looks fabulous waxed in stripped pine by Fiddies.

Measuring

840 long x 415 high x 460 deep

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old original painted black box with tray

Pond Cottage Antiques — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:04:41 +0000

This stunning old Victorian pine box is just full of oozing patina.

This black painted box has unrepeatable aging that only a lifetime of use can produce.

With a lift out tray internally it's also good storage.

We've cleaned it up and waxed it over its original condition.

Not the biggest of boxes but it's definitely a handsome one.

Measuring 592 wide x 400 deep x 340 high

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The restoration on every item is huge.

Pond Cottage Antiques — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:50:47 +0000

We love what we do

The restoration on every item is huge.

This box was bought in gloss paint and the restoration goes as follows....

1, We strip the box in an acid bath called caustic soda that removes all the paint.

The acid bath is hot so it gives a nice colour once stripped. A cold bath is no good and makes the pine go very grey.

The temperature is very important depending on the items paint, varnish or stain... Two hot and it cooks it and drawers would fall apart and twist the pine... Too cold and it won't remove the paint and go grey .. medium temperature is just perfect.

2, The item is then pressure washed to remove the acid and excess caustic.

3, Then all items are naturally air dried on breezy warm sunny days. This can't be rushed as if it is or dried using false heat from heaters the item will not shine once waxed and caustic white residue appears through the wax once it arrives in a centrally heated home.

4, All wood work is completed, reattach any beadings, plinths, piece a missing section from old pine or remake a bit of a drawer runner. This box needed no woodwork.

5, The item is then sanded in 120 or 150 grit sandpaper till nice and smooth.

The unit won't sand if it is not completely dry or the wood will not go smooth.

We don't over sand as this will remove the nice Victorian colour from the stripping.

6, Everything is then covered with lots white vinegar that naturalizes any remainder or caustic soda acid.

7, Air dried again after the white vinegar.

8, A light hand sand / pad off.

9, Then the items are ready for waxing.

This is done by hand using Briwax medium brown p7. Depending on the shade more coast can be added if required.

Not every item is a 5 minute job and can take a while to get the best restored Victorian pine items to sell.

We have over 70 boxes stripped and air drying and new ones getting finished each week. With chest of drawers, benches, linen presses and more always in a rotation of restoration we might just have the item you've always been looking for.

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Large Wicker 1930s Mill Baskets.

Pond Cottage Antiques — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:06:17 +0000

These stunning large baskets were originally used in a mill and each one varies very slightly in size and with the lettering on the front and sides. Stamped with their original mill markings

In good, clean and sturdy condition these are a perfect storage solution for garden cushions, toys, logs or wellies in a boot room.

A really good big size measuring

950 wide x 780 deep x 635 high

Approx. sizes

£220 each

OUT OF STOCK

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original painted pine box

Pond Cottage Antiques — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:11:09 +0000

Lovely old pine box with a very slightly curved lid.

Original patina and paint and is a great size measuring

670 wide x 385 deep x 350 high

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ORIGINAL MERCHANTS CHEST – GREAT PATINA

Pond Cottage Antiques — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:02:38 +0000

A lovely old pine merchants chest with original rope handles and a ships picture on the inside of the lid

Lovely aged patina and finished with a wax to preserve the look.

Another lovely item in original paint.

Measuring

1020 long x 505 deep x 510 high

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