Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Decorative Arts R ) studio

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Antique Qajar Period Inlaid Padauk Wood Islamic Quran Casket/Box

Some of his works were later produced by Francois Rudier & Arthur Goldscheider

An outstanding rare antique 17th century two drawer carved walnut refectory

Just professionally serviced and overhauled by a professional clock-smith

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Decorative Arts R ) studioA 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