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A Rare 17th Century Scales Box
Rob Hall Antiques
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A Rare 17th Century Scales Box

17th century
Description

A rare 17th century carved box of good colour with tiulp motif and vacant cartouche to front with punch work throughout. Inside the box the vacant compartments where the scales would have been housed.

The delightful period carving with scrolling acanthus leaf throughout is contemporary with the box - c. 1680.

A truly rare, perhaps unique, piece.

With old repair patched in to one end and replaced moulding left hand side of lid.

Measuring: 35 cm x 7 cm x 17 cm

English or Welsh, c. 1680

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Scale Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1161611
Description
A rare 17th century carved box of good colour with tiulp motif and vacant cartouche to front with punch work throughout. Inside the box the vacant compartments where the scales would have been housed.
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The delightful period carving with scrolling acanthus leaf throughout is contemporary with the box - c.
Rob Hall Antiques

1680.

A truly rare, perhaps unique, piece.

With old repair patched in to one end and replaced moulding left hand side of lid.

Measuring: 35 cm x 7 cm x 17 cm

English or Welsh, c. 1680

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Scale Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161611
Rob Hall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2025
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A vertical hand-carved dark oak box displaying detailed foliate relief carving and a recessed panel lid.
A rare 17th century scales box
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A vertical hand-carved dark oak box displaying detailed foliate relief carving and a recessed panel lid.
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A scale box from this period was constructed to store delicate balance scales and precision weights used by merchants, apothecaries, or money changers to evaluate coinage and precious materials.

These boxes were predominantly hand-carved from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, using gouges and chisels, and were frequently fitted with sliding lids or simple iron hinges.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-tooling, uneven proportion from manual shaping, historic surface oxidisation, natural shrinkage of the timber, and deep, dark patination in the recessed carving.

Position the piece on a minimalist stone console table or inside a glass-fronted bookcase, allowing the dark, textured wood carving to create contrast against contemporary backdrops.

Dust gently using a soft, dry brush to clean within the relief carving, and occasionally apply a clear, high-grade beeswax polish to nourish the timber and maintain the patina.
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