Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Recently Added ormolu and marble topped secretaire

ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant

Both the painting and frame are in excellent condition

circa 1870

with matching upholstered bed bases/box spring

A fine antique Irish sterling silver footed bowl by William Egan

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Recently Added ormolu and marble topped secretaireA 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