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Charles I Boarded Oak Box
- Period
- Circa 1640
- Origin
- England
- Dimensions
- W 24 1/4" × H 7 3/4" × D 12 3/4"
- Reference
- #Marh2875
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
A fine mid-17th-century boarded oak box, the front richly carved with interlaced guilloche ornament enclosing stylised rosettes, centred by its original iron lock plate and hasp. The design reflects a long-standing Renaissance motif symbolising continuity and protection, widely employed on English domestic furniture during the reign of Charles I. Its survival in excellent condition, with deep carving and rich colour, distinguishes this example as above the ordinary run of table boxes described by Chinnery.
