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Style: Charles II
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

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 English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Deed Box 1680
Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Deed Box 1680

Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Deed Box 1680

$1,295

Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Deed Box 1680

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique English Charles II period carved oak Bible or deed box, from the late 1600s. The box is made of typical six plank and joined pegged construction, the box with a hinge...

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1680s English Antique Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

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

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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

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This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...

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Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box

Located in Benington, Herts

A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...

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Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
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Charles Ii decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

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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