An Eighteenth Century Oak Bible Box, Marked 'ES 1778' in Studwork sub-Antiques which is nothing but desirable

which is nothing but desirable

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An Eighteenth Century Oak Bible Box, Marked 'ES 1778' in Studwork sub-Antiques which is nothing but desirableOrigin: English Period: George III Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1788 Width: 23 inches Height: 10 inches Depth: 14 inches Having a hinged lid opening to a candle box to one side, the frieze beautifully initialled 'ES 1778' in studwork and the exterior bearing a wonderful deep patina and rich colour with both flanks being attractively gadrooned. Just as appealing is that this well proportioned box has a working lock and key, though the lock is later,