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17th Century Chip Carved Box
Holmes Antiques
for sale €1,872     $2,032
£1,600

Holmes Antiques

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17th Century Chip Carved Box

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A beautiful little 17th Century Welsh Fruitwood chip carved box of incredibly good rich warm colour and patina with exceptionally fine carving. The handle, hinges and escutcheon later replacements.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Chip Carved Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA667467
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A beautiful little 17th Century Welsh Fruitwood chip carved box of incredibly good rich warm colour and patina with exceptionally fine carving. The handle, hinges and escutcheon later replacements.
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Chip Carved Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA667467
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon.
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Archive I A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon.

17th Century Chip Carved Box

Archive II A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View IX
Archive X A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon. View X
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
Holmes Antiques
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A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon.
17th Century Chip Carved Box
Ref: SA667467
A dark brown antique wooden box with detailed geometric chip-carved rosette patterns across the top and front, featuring a brass handle and keyhole escutcheon.
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FAQs

Chip carving is a traditional woodworking technique where chisels or knives are used to remove small chips of wood in geometric patterns, heavily featuring rosettes and repeating star motifs throughout 17th-century European design.

These boxes were constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut, often held together with hand-cut joinery and finished with cast brass or hand-forged iron handles and keyhole escutcheon plates.

Authentic period pieces feature irregularities in hand-carved depth, evidence of early joinery methods, natural surface patination, and wear around original metal fixings.

Position the box on a hallway console table, bookshelf, or side table to add historic texture and tactile wood grain contrast within modern schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid placing near radiators or direct heat sources to prevent timber movement, and periodically apply natural beeswax to protect the original finish.
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