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19th Century Wooden Bible Box "Forget Me Not" with Secret Concealed Compartment

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19th Century wooden Bible box "Forget Me Not" with secret concealed compartment The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ" = Eng : "FOR - GET - ME - NOT" Intended to allow a discreet location to hide a small item, any small item that measures less than 8.25 by 4.8 inches could be stored within. Bible can be either Swedish or Danish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.7 in (24.64 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 2.8 in (7.12 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Scandinavia
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6171stDibs: LU94349977463
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