Carved Desk/Bible Box

Description:

Carved Desk/Bible Box, possibly Plymouth County, Massachusetts, the lid with remnants of edge molding attached to the rosehead-nailed box by snipe hinges, the front panel with carved arch and leaf pattern and date "1737," (refinished, remnants of red and black paint),ht. 7, wd. 21, dp. 14 1/2 in.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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