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

About the Item

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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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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