https://www.etsy.com/listing/718893005/1897-antique-joinery-woodworking-joints. The joint on my box is #12. This doesn't help with age but maybe...
Of course I remember the thread but no one talked about the joints
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have what I think is a 17th century wood Bible of document box. It is held together with joints I've never seen before I hope...
Here's something I didn't think of. It clearly has snipe hinges, it's in New York maybe it's American? I think that's the only place you find...
Very nice!
Thanks! So many of these that are heavily carved have the date carved too sadly not this one.
Yes it does, thanks!
None of the 17th century Bible boxes I've seen had any Ecclesiastical imagery
That may be there was some wax on the bottom. What's your opinion on a date?
Thanks. There is wood worm activity on the bottom. Bible boxes also doubled as document or valuables boxes. It has loop hinges which were used...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi everyone. I believe this is a 17th century Bible box but I'd...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi everyone. I bought this candlestick today and was...
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