Wooden Chests
The Mastermyr chest was a tremendously important find when it was first discovered. Uncovered by a farmer in Sweden in 1936, it was not only very well preserved but also contained a hoard of blacksmithing and woodworking tools. Chests of this type have also been found at the Oseberg ship burial in a range of sizes and variations. It is unknown whether these are simply items of furniture, or whether they are more akin to sea chests and travellers' trunks. Either way, they are an incredibly useful and decorative item, whether used in the home, for storing your tools in the garage, or as part of a living history display.
These chests are a simplified, smaller version of the original archaeological finds and are made in solid pine, rather than oak as in the original Mastermyr chest. At the base, the chests measure L50cm, W20cm, H28cm. Every panel is hand cut and shaped and held in place with dowels and wedges, as in the original. For modern added security, the seams are also glued together to preserve the box for longer.
The metal hinges are forge made and hammered by hand, reproducing the finds from Mastermyr.
A natural, semi-felted sheep fleece liner has also been added to the base of the box; this enhances the aesthetic effect of the chest, but also protects your stored items from damage, and from damaging the base.
The entire chest has been painstakingly sanded and every exposed corner carefully rounded to improve the appeal and utility of the chest. A generous application of linseed oil has also been applied, to aid in preserving the chest and to bring out the quality of the wood.
The item comes with a high quality information booklet, detailing some of the history of the original find at Mastermyr, and its importance to modern interpretation of Viking era crafts.
Current price £60+ each, dependent on size and style.
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Other Furniture Items
No historical setting is complete without somewhere to sit, put your feet up and display your finery. Furniture can really complete your display and adds both realism and practicality to any environment. Hand crafted from sustainable Scottish hardwoods, we can create varied small items of furniture. Anything from storage chest, to stools and tables. All are made to be simple, hard wearing and long lasting. Your choice of wood from Oak, Ash, Lime and Beech, amongst others.
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