GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BIBLE BOX.

GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BIBLE BOX. Third quarter 19th century. The rectangular hinged lid with central rondel carved with C-scrolling Gothic elements bordering a shield carved with torches and leaf tips, the rondel within floral spandrels. The case sides with scrolling vinery and Gothic guilloches. The molded plinth with repeating carving of the lid edge. Raised on suppressed square chamfered feet. The box being sold with a copy of the Kimber & Sharpless edition of the Holy Bible, Philadelphia 1852. SIZE: 6″ h x 17″ l x 12-3/4″ d. PROVENANCE: Barnard Estate of Augusta, Maine. CONDITION: Case is in very fine structural condition. Stripped and repolished. Horizontal shrinkage crack in bottom of box, filled. 9-20996 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2703	$118.00	GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED WALNUT BIBLE BOX. Third quarter 19th century. The rectangular hinged lid with central rondel carved with C-scrolling Gothic elements bordering a shield carved with torches and leaf tips, the rondel within floral spandrels. The case sides with scrolling vinery and Gothic guilloches. The molded plinth with repeating carving of the lid edge. Raised on suppressed square chamfered feet. The box being sold with a copy of the Kimber & Sharpless edition of the Holy Bible, Philadelphia 1852. SIZE: 6″ h x 17″ l x 12-3/4″ d. PROVENANCE: Barnard Estate of Augusta, Maine. CONDITION: Case is in very fine structural condition. Stripped and repolished. Horizontal shrinkage crack in bottom of box, filled. 9-20996 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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