Dated 1692 Tabletop Bible Oak Box Anglo-American, Carved Initials Mh, Pilgrim Furniture

Description

A very rare and unique 17th century artifact
An exceptional example of early Pilgrim Furniture
All hand carved tabletop box … more A very rare and unique 17th century artifact
An exceptional example of early Pilgrim Furniture
All hand carved tabletop box possibly a Bible box made of oak
Dated and initialed on top "MH 1692"
Beautifully decorated with floral patterns
Held together with wooden (treenails) and wrought iron nails
The hand wrought iron hardware and lock are original to the piece
For a very similar example dated 1690 see George C. Neumann, "Early American Country Furnishing" (L-W Book Sales, 1996), p. 48, fig. 179
Late 17th century Anglo-American, originally found in New England
We have some history of the item, receipts from previous sales, which will be included. The known provenance is entirely pointing to New England
All original period item
Measurements: Approx. 28" x 19" x 12.5"
Weighs about 23 lbs.
Condition: Very Good overall. Great warm centuries old patination. Please see photos. All original and unaltered. A sturdy natural split to the back board, a minor triangle chunk at the lower left corner is detached. Missing the latch, easy replacement less