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.

• Origin: United Kingdom

• Period: ca. 1950–60s

• Material: Solid wood, early plywood lid, rope, hand-painted tempera/acrylics

• Dimensions: Approx. H 65 cm x W 110 cm x D 60 cm

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