EARLY CHIP CARVED BIBLE BOX

17th c. Oak Rectangular Box, lid with chip carved star and lunette decoration, applied side moldings, exposed dovetailed case with fan and floral carvings, iron lock and hasp, applied molded edge base, lid interior with chip carving plus later incised double headed eagle and crown (Scottish Rite Freemasonry symbol, introduced in 1758) and floral decoration, 6" high, 17 1/4" x 10 3/4". Condition commensurate with age and use. Provenance: From the Estate of Frank Cowan