Large Carved Oak Box with Panelled Lid, the Front with Addorsed Birds and Vinework

Exceptionally large joined and boarded oak box, the panelled, moulded top above a front carved in low relief with a rising plant spray beneath the lock flanked by a pair of addorsed, cock-like birds amid scrolling vinework and rosettes; sides and back plain boarded; original bold base moulding running the perimeter. later iron hasp and lock plate plate; interior plain. The generous proportions (38¼ in) place this above the usual “bible box” size, suggesting use for muniments, household linen or plate and intended to sit on a table, counter or directly on the floor.