Charles II dated and script desk box
- Period
- 1665
- Origin
- England
- Dimensions
- W 24 1/4" × H 9 1/4" × D 16 1/2"
- Reference
- #Marh1863
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Charles II oak chip carved boarded desk box. Chip carved on all surfaces other than the back, the front with the script REMEMBER.NOW.THY.CREATOR.IN.THE.DAYES.OF.THY.YOUTH.E C R I and dated 1665 on the lid, with initials L I D.
Near identical example in Oak Furniture, Victor Chinnery page 144 figure 2:193.