For your consideration is an Early American Primitive Maple Hanging Salt Box, circa late 18th century early 19th century. An early American hanging salt box was a wooden container hung on a kitchen wall to hold salt for cooking and food preservation, evolving from earlier European designs and becoming a practical, yet often decorative, household item in colonial and 19th-century homes. These boxes typically featured a hinged lid for access and could display simple or intricate carvings, reflecting their importance as a functional tool and a symbol of hospitality. Salt was a valuable commodity for seasoning food and preserving meat, and a hanging salt box provided a convenient, protected storage place near the stove or fireplace. The concept of the saltbox originated in Europe, particularly in England and Germany, and was brought to America by early settlers. The practical needs of colonial life in North America spurred the use of these boxes in homes, and they remained a common kitchen item into the 19th century. This Primitive Hanging Salt Box features a hinged sloping top with lock hardware, key is missing. Back board has a centred hanging hole. Lower divided drawer has a turned wood knob handle. Salt box is in good preserved condition, rich patina observed throughout. Measures 12"W x 7.5"D x 20"H, weight is 8lb, 12oz.