17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box. Circa 1670, England.

Name: 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing Box or Desk Box. Circa 1670, England.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1042845
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

A Rare 17th-Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing or Desk Box, Circa 1660. England.

The box opens on the original butterfly hinges to reveal a fitted interior of three oak-lined drawers.

The deep carving to the frieze is very much in the Westmorland and the Lake District style of the seventeenth century adorned with elaborate interlaced foliage, symbols and initialled to the centre 'MW'.

It should be noted that the box has the most wonderful depth of carving, colour and patinated surfaces.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

72cm (28.35")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1042845

Dealers Notes

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Description

A Rare 17th-Century Charles II Carved Oak Writing or Desk Box, Circa 1660. England.

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The box opens on the original butterfly hinges to reveal a fitted interior of three oak-lined drawers.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The deep carving to the frieze is very much in the Westmorland and the Lake District style of the seventeenth century adorned with elaborate interlaced foliage, symbols and initialled to the centre 'MW'.

It should be noted that the box has the most wonderful depth of carving, colour and patinated surfaces.