A Carved Tarred Oak Square Lockbox
15th century
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L O T 3 4
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The frame edges of laminate construction, top, side and front panels with foliate carving which conceals the opening mechanism, with slightly projecting corner blocks and applied wooden bosses.
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Laminate construction rather crude, weathering to wood, some repairs, feet added.
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Purchased by Mr. Lionel F. Briggs at the Great Exhibition, London, 1851; by descent to his great-great-grandson, Mr. Nigel F. Briggs.
Lot 34
A Carved Tarred Oak Square Lockbox