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Style: Charles II
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English, Charles II (Carolean) period carved oak bible or document box, circa 1680. Such boxes were particularly popular in the 17th century, when printed bibles were very expensive and a treasured family possession. The bible was most likely the only book owned by a family and was also the means of recording births, deaths & marriages which would be written on the flyleaf or endpapers. They were also used to protect other important documents and valuables and were brought to colonial America by early settlers. This bible box dates shortly after the English Civil War & the brief time that England was a Republic (known then as the Commonwealth) under Oliver Cromwell. The box typifies those Puritan values, simple six plank construction with a hinged lid enclosing a storage area for a bible or important documents. The front of the box having a carved foliate twin lunette design with a hand cut steel lock & hasp above, the box is robust & solid & for it's 350 or so years it is in very good condition! This very early antique carved bible box...
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1680s English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680
Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680

$1,095
Rare Charles II Valuables Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare Charles II traveling valuables chest in stunning kingwood with elaborate brass strapwork having a various secret compartments to the interior. A magnificent display piece tha...
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17th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Charles II Valuables Chest
Rare Charles II Valuables Chest

Rare Charles II Valuables Chest

$10,900
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...
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Late 17th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century

$14,800
Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box, dating from c. 1660-1685, is a remarkable piece of early English furniture, showcasing the detailed craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the ...
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1670s English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685
Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685

Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685

$1,250
Charles II Confit Box Made in London, circa 1670
Located in London, GB
An Extremely Rare Charles II Confit Box Made, Most Probably, in London circa 1670, Maker's Mark of M With a Crown Above This very rare piece is circular in form and plain in design ...
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17th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Charles II Confit Box Made in London, circa 1670
Charles II Confit Box Made in London, circa 1670

Charles II Confit Box Made in London, circa 1670

$3,961
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Mid-20th Century French Charles II Decorative Boxes

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A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box

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H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest
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Finely Carved Antique Persian Hardwood Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Finely carved Persian hinged box. Decorated with fantasy animals. Circa 1900. Carved hardwood.
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Early 20th Century Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Finely Carved Antique Persian Hardwood Box
Finely Carved Antique Persian Hardwood Box

Finely Carved Antique Persian Hardwood Box

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H 1.75 in W 7.75 in D 4.75 in
Walnut and Metal Small Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Small rectangular ark with a flat lid, with a lock of golden metal worked (crown on two facing lions, located on a garland of great size, and all around a symmetrical composition wit...
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Walnut and Metal Small Chest, 17th Century
Walnut and Metal Small Chest, 17th Century

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H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 8.27 in
''Ho Ho boy'' Chinese Porcelaine Period Kang-Hsi Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Porcelain

''Ho Ho boy'' Chinese Porcelaine Period Kang-Hsi Second Half of the 17th Century
''Ho Ho boy'' Chinese Porcelaine Period Kang-Hsi Second Half of the 17th Century

''Ho Ho boy'' Chinese Porcelaine Period Kang-Hsi Second Half of the 17th Century

$3,065
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Hand-Carved Malachite Decorative Box II
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from solid, natural Malachite, this one-of-a-kind hand-carved decorative box is a singular work of art featuring the stone’s signature swirling green banding, contrasting bul...
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2010s Congolese Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Malachite

Hand-Carved Malachite Decorative Box II
Hand-Carved Malachite Decorative Box II

Hand-Carved Malachite Decorative Box II

$299
H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 7,08 x 4,72 x 1,37 H inches 18 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy

1960s Astonishing Box in Onyx. Made in Italy

$350
H 1.37 in W 7.08 in D 4.72 in
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815 From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Penwork Tea Chest. The Chest crafted from Syca...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Sycamore

Regency Penwork Tea Chest
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H 8.07 in W 12 in D 6.7 in
17th Century Italian Leather Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges a...
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Leather, Wood

17th Century Italian Leather Box
17th Century Italian Leather Box

17th Century Italian Leather Box

$1,400
H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 13.5 in
1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,57 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 4 H cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy

$340
H 1.57 in W 5.31 in D 3.74 in
Art Deco Table Box Covered in Green Shagreen & Marked "London Made"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered trinket or cigarette box with hinged lid and of rectangular form, stained green with white corners and stamped "London Made" on the bottom.
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Shagreen, Wood

Art Deco Table Box Covered in Green Shagreen & Marked "London Made"
Art Deco Table Box Covered in Green Shagreen & Marked "London Made"

Art Deco Table Box Covered in Green Shagreen & Marked "London Made"

$1,950
H 2.13 in W 6 in D 4.13 in
Onyx Box Decorative or Jewelry Box Brown Color Made in Italy circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in onyx, in a green color. It is a decorative or jewelry box, made in Italy circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Onyx Box Decorative or Jewelry Box Brown Color Made in Italy circa 1970
Onyx Box Decorative or Jewelry Box Brown Color Made in Italy circa 1970

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H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
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MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine miniature antique early 17th century six plank coffer chest, dated 1...
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1610s English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Wood

MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE
MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE

MINATURE 1615 DATED CARVED COFFER SIX PLANK CHEST DOLLS HOUSE ANTiQUE FURNITURE

H 3.35 in W 8.47 in D 3.94 in
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
By Gerrit Jensen
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare and important 17th-century Charles II burr walnut coffre fort adorned in highly decorative gilt brass mounts and strapwork concealing six secret compartments. Attributed to the Royal cabinetmaker, Gerrit Jensen...
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17th Century British Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Walnut, Burl

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

H 12.8 in W 20.08 in D 15.36 in
Small Charles II Oyster Olive Wood Lace Box
Located in Lymington, GB
A Charles II period oyster veneered lace box of rare small size, ca 1685. A late seventeenth century lace box inlaid with oyster olive wood and holly or...
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17th Century Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Olive

Small Charles II Oyster Olive Wood Lace Box
Small Charles II Oyster Olive Wood Lace Box

Small Charles II Oyster Olive Wood Lace Box

H 3.55 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort
By William Leuchars
Located in London, GB
A beautiful brass mounted box, bearing the initials WJB on the centre plaque, with cut brass straps ad bindings and dummy hinges, brass side handles, the ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort
19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort

19th Century English Ebony and Brass Mounted Box, in the Style of a Coffre Fort

H 6.7 in W 16.15 in L 6.7 in
17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare 17th-century Charles II carved oak writing or desk box, circa 1660. England. The box opens on the original butterfly hinges to reveal a fitted interior of three oak-lined d...
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17th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Oak

17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England
17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England

17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box circa 1660 England

H 11.82 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French Palais Royal box is an outstanding treasure inside and out. A gem of the Restoration period, this delicate box is crafted of ...
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19th Century French Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Box
Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Box

Mother-of-Pearl and Ormolu Box

H 2 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Superb 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box from the Reign of King Charles II
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb 17th century olive oyster lace box from the reign of King Charles II, circa 1675-1685. Geometric patterns adorn the selected and book-matche...
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17th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Olive

Superb 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box from the Reign of King Charles II
Superb 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box from the Reign of King Charles II

Superb 17th Century Olive Oyster Lace Box from the Reign of King Charles II

H 5.91 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English oak writing slope dating from the 17th century and later. Centuries old oak bible box raised on ...
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17th Century Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later

Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later

H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
19th Century English Brass Fireside Box
Located in Hixson, TN
An English brass fireside lift top box from the late 19th century. This sides and front are hammered and embossed with individual scenes. Very nice qual...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century English Brass Fireside Box
19th Century English Brass Fireside Box

19th Century English Brass Fireside Box

H 15.25 in W 20 in D 13.25 in

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Find a broad range of unique Charles II decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with oak, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Charles II decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,631 and tops out at $11,500 while the average work can sell for $7,566.

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