Rare 18th Century Hand Carved Walnut Bible Box C. 1763
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18th Century Carved Walnut Bible Box c.1763
Rare 18th century bible box that originally belonged to "JD".
The top of the box is carved with JD's initials and "His Box" a reference to Jesus.
The date is 1763.
The front of the box has wonderful American folk art carvings with an arrangement of fl...owers.
The box has a lock with no key. The interior hinges have been replaced and the top of the box split sometime during the past 2 centuries, but is still intact.
The box has a fine patina that only comes with age.
Dimensions 24 long x 14" wide x 8.5" high.
Nice antique condition.
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