Antique Mauchline Ware Tartan String Box (String included Inside)

The item is a Mauchline ware tartan string box, a 19th-century Scottish souvenir made in Mauchline, Ayrshire. It is designed to hold and dispense string or wool.

• Material:

  Made of wood, often sycamore, with a tartan-printed paper veneer.

• Design:

  Globe-shaped with three small ball feet and a black central rim. Decorated with a tartan pattern, often the Stuart tartan, and gold stringing.

• Function:

  The box turns open to reveal a space for string or wool. Holes on the top allow the material to be dispensed.

• History:

  Produced from the 1820s by W & A Smith, the industry flourished for 160 years. Production ceased in 1933 due to a factory fire.

• Collectibility:

  Mauchline ware is a popular collectible, with various forms including sewing accessories, desk items, and kitchenware.

• Condition:

  The are at least two cracks which go through the top cover. The are also minor bashes and markings on the cover (please review pictures as they form part of the description and show any damage).

A pristine Mauchline String Box sells for £50-100 (R1,200 to R2,400) as per my research. This is item is far from pristine, whilst including what appears to be vintage or antique string, and starting bid is so low.

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