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A beautifully timeworn vintage wooden salt box dated 1942, bearing the GR VI royal cipher, associated with the reign of King George VI.
Boxes like this were commonly used during the wartime years and are often linked to military, government, or institutional settings, where practical, well-made wooden storage was essential. Salt was a vital rationed commodity during WWII, and sturdy boxes such as this would have been used to store and protect it in mess halls, barracks, or official kitchens.
Crafted from solid wood with traditional dovetail joints, this piece has a hinged lid and a wonderfully rich patina that can only come from decades of genuine use. The surface shows authentic wear, marks, and tonal variations.
Equally at home styled in a kitchen, pantry, or on open shelving, it also works beautifully as a keepsake or jewellery box, adding depth and quiet character to modern rustic, country, or vintage-inspired interiors.
Approx dimensions: 30cm x 18cm x 16cm
