Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Decorative Arts The cupboard base having a

The cupboard base having a carved frieze with semi-spherical devices

he received his Master's degree in fine art from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1956

implementing the concept of design as a real decision making process

and for working with architects and homeowners to create unique designs that set the Poveys apart

Antique 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible Document Box 6 Plank Trunk 1680 Decorative Arts The cupboard base having aA good antique English, Charles II (Carolean) period carved oak bible or document box, circa 1680. Such boxes were particularly popular in the 17th century, when printed bibles were very expensive and a treasured family possession. The bible was most likely the only book owned by a family and was also the means of recording births, deaths & marriages which would be written on the flyleaf or endpapers. They were also used to protect other important