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Lot 128
A 17th/18th Century carved oak bible box with hinged lid and iron lock (hinge f) 35" £75-125

Both of the hinges on the box are broken so the top is completely separate. There is damage to the underside of the lid where the metal hasp has dug into it. There are several sections that have been affected by woodworm, mainly to the front section. There is damage to the front right corner (upright). The lock is missing. The front section has been nailed into place

From Boxes, Writing Slopes, Caddys in the Antique & Fine Quality Furniture section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 3rd of September 2008