Hand-Painted Equestrian Tack Box with Drawer, West Kent Hunt Tribute, ca. 1950–60s
Original price was: € 480,00.€ 300,00Current price is: € 300,00.
A striking hand-painted wooden tack box evoking English countryside tradition, featuring an equestrian and hound scene with references to the West Kent Hunt and Major D.H. Hartley. With rustic rope handles, turned wood knobs, and deep drawer storage, this characterful piece merges nostalgic craftsmanship with historical charm.
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This decorative tack box pays tribute to Britain’s equestrian heritage through bold, naïve-style painting and practical construction. The main panel depicts a mounted hunter in scarlet surrounded by hounds, framed by stylized corner flourishes and flanked by the inscription: “Major D.H. Hartley – West Kent Hunt.”
Likely created in the 1950s–60s, the box is assembled using a mix of solid timber and early plywood, with rope handles on each side suggestive of stable utility. The hand-painted scenes, possibly commissioned, are evocative of 19th-century English folk art, though rendered with a mid-century sensibility.
The hinged lid opens to a deep main compartment, while a lower drawer provides additional storage. Turned wood knobs and the tactile surface enhance its rustic aesthetic. Ideal as a statement piece for country homes, riding lodges, or interior designers seeking storied British accents.
While not a 19th-century antique, this box retains genuine craftsmanship and vintage integrity, blending reused elements with decorative narrative charm.
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Origin: United Kingdom
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Period: ca. 1950–60s
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Material: Solid wood, early plywood lid, rope, hand-painted tempera/acrylics
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Dimensions: Approx. H 65 cm x W 110 cm x D 60 cm
| Condition | Excellent |
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| Material | Wood |
| Origin | Great Britain |
| Period | 1950-2000 |
| Style | Victorian |
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