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C17th Leather Box
Martin Murray Antiques
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Martin Murray Antiques

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C17th Leather Box

17th century
Description

A handsome little leather bound box with decorative stud work, this style of box is usually attributed a French origin but the original lock on this piece and the fact that the bottom board is beech would suggest it was produced in England, probably by a French craftsman, the interior retains the original wood blocked paper and the key is present to the working lock. The back panel of the box has an old replacement leather patch and leather hinges, the original having failed at some point, other than this the box is a remarkable survival and testament to the quality of leather tanners at this early period

Anglo French. Circa 1670

Height 11cm ( 4 1/4”)

Width 25 cm ( 9 34”)

Depth 15.5 cm ( 6 1/4'’)

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Leather Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121087
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mm56
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Description
A handsome little leather bound box with decorative stud work, this style of box is usually attributed a French origin but the original lock on this piece and the fact that the bottom board is beech would suggest it was produced in England, probably by a French craftsman, the interior retains the original wood blocked paper and the key is present to the working lock. The back panel of the box has an old replacement leather patch and leather hinges, the original having failed at some point, other than this the box is a remarkable survival and testament to the quality of leather tanners at this early period

Anglo French. Circa 1670

Height 11cm ( 4 1/4”)

Width 25 cm ( 9 34”)

Depth 15.5 cm ( 6 1/4'’)

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Leather Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121087
Dealers Internal Ref
mm56
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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Archive I A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key.

C17th Leather Box

Archive II A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View II
Archive III A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View III
Archive IV A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View IV
Archive V A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View V
Archive VI A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key. View VII
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Martin Murray Antiques

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Suffolk
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Martin Murray Antiques
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A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key.
C17th leather box
Ref: SA1121087
A dark brown leather-covered rectangular box featuring brass stud pattern decoration and a central wrought iron lock plate with key.
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FAQs

These boxes were portable containers crafted during the 17th century, primarily designed to secure legal deeds, currency, and valuable personal items during travel or home storage.

They typically feature thick hide or leather stretched over a sturdy wooden frame, reinforced with wrought iron latches and decorated with pattern-hammered brass or iron studs.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged ironwork, subtle irregularities in stud placement from hand hammering, natural surface oxidisation, and hand-joined wooden framework beneath the leather.

Place the box on a sideboard, desk, or bookshelf as a tactile accent piece, serving both as historical ornamentation and as concealed storage for contemporary items.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent drying, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply specialist leather conservator wax sparingly to maintain flexibility.
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