A JAMES I OAK STRAPWORK BOARDED BOX.

A James I oak strapwork boarded box.

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Dating from the first decade of the 17th century, this boarded box is of conventional design and is probably from a top West Country workshop. It has a front board carved with superb strapwork geometric and floral designs set against a background consisting of a matting of small punchwork. The strap hinges and hasp are original and it has superb untouched colour. It measures 25 inches wide x 17 1/2 inches deep x 10 inches high.

Ref: 10942

Price: POA

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