17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 1

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 2

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 3

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 4

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 5

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 6

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 7

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 8

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 9

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 10

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 11

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock 12

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-1

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-2

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-3

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-4

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-5

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-6

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-7

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-8

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-9

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-10

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-11

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-12

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-13

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock-14

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock

£2,600

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock

An attractive early 17th-century carved oak box of boarded construction from the reign of Charles I, circa 1640. England

The box is deeply carved and punch decorated to the frieze in a geometric pattern with rose (guilloche) and lunar decoration, each punch decorated; centred by the original Iron staple lock plate.

The moulded rectangular top retains the original Iron clasp and opens on the original hinges.

The guilloche was a popular Renaissance motif and was very widely used across the 16th, 17th and early 18th centuries.

The box is in its original condition and has a lovely rich colour and patina.

The 17th century was a period of great turbulence in British history and this was reflected in art and design. The period began with the ending of the Tudor dynasty and the rise of the Stuarts. In the middle of the century, the Civil War and the execution of Charles I saw Puritanism take hold.

The 17th century is famous for its rich design styles. The Jacobean period saw luxurious and exotic materials brought to Britain for the first time.

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use. In a wonderful state of preservation, of very good colour and well patinated throughout.

Dimensions

Height: 23.5 cm (9.26 in)
Width: 60 cm (23.63 in)
Depth: 37 cm (14.57 in)

PREVIOUSLY SOLD

William and Mary Olive Oyster 31” Table

An exceptional and extremely rare William and Mary Olive Oyster 31” Table, Circa 1670-1690. Inlaid with holly the moulded and banded top sits above a frieze drawer, beautifully raised on original freely carved Solomonic or twist legs, terminate on reverse pears and joined by ‘y’ shaped stretcher veneered in cross-grain olive.

17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table, Circa 1680-1690

17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table, Circa 1680-1690 SoldFollow Us17th Century Charles II Olive Oyster Floral Marquetry Table, Circa 1680-1690 Floral marquetry inlaid olive oyster and ebony side table, attributed to...

18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Arm Chair with Period Needlework

18th Century George I Walnut Shepherds Crook Arm Chair with Period Needlework Sold[wpforms_selector form_id="11387" show_title="on" _builder_version="4.22.1" _module_preset="default" custom_margin="-30px||||false|false"...

Queen Anne Walnut Kneehole Desk

The fine and rare Queen Anne (1702-1714) burr and highly figured walnut kneehole desk.

Above six solid walnut bun feet and cross-grain ogee moulding, six small drawers surround a double dee moulded edged kneehole under two long drawers

A Fine William and Mary Olive Oyster and Laburnum Chest, Circa 1680-1700

A Fine William and Mary Olive Oyster and Laburnum Chest, Circa 1680-1700 SoldFollow UsA Fine William and Mary Olive Oyster and Laburnum Chest, Circa 1680-1700 The rectangular cross-grain Laburnum moulded holly banded top is veneered in...

18th Century George III Yew and Elm Thames Valley Comb-Back Windsor Chair

18th Century George III Yew and Elm Thames Valley Comb-Back Windsor Chair SoldFollow Us18th Century George III Yew and Elm Thames Valley Comb-Back Windsor Chair The exceptional and rare yew and elm comb-back Regional Windsor chair of large...

« SEE MORE