Late 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible, Deed, Blanket, or Candle Box

A museum-grade mid-17th century Dutch silver marriage casket or knottekistje, circa 1660. Raised on solid silver bun feet the miniature casket is profusely engraved to all faces depicting a courting couple and architecture entwined in scrolling foliage. The reverse of the casket depicts the last supper, however, if you look closely, you can see a boy stealing food or wine from underneath! Possibly, this is the courting gentleman showing that he had a sense of humour. The scratch lined moulded top is surmounted with an intricate handle (once gilt) and floral patera to the centre. There are two inscriptions each within a cartouche 'In Lÿfde Beltact het al' and 'Getrouw tot in den doot' which loosely translates to 'faithful until the death' and 'love is everything'. Wedding caskets...

A fine late 17th-century olive oyster 'Lace Box' of small proportions, circa 1680-1690, England. The cross-grain moulded and holly banded top is finely veneered in hand-cut veneers ...

A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box of perfect proportions. 1680-1700, England The cross-grain moulded top is entirely covered in well-place...

A fine and rare large parquetry inlaid 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box. 1680-1700, England The cross-grain moulded top is ent...

An English oak blanket chest from the late 18th century, with faux drawers and carved scrolls. Created in England during the later years of the 18th century, this oak blanket chest f...

17th century Baroque carved oak chest / trunk with wrought iron handles and hinges. Ca 1650, Northern Europe.

British 17th century bible box - early oak with beautiful carvings. Six solid wood slab sides. Bought in the north of England. #5329.

Made in the 17th Century, this Jacobean blanket chest was handcrafted from oak. The wood has a warm, burnt-umber tone. It has aged beautifully over the centuries and accrued textures...