19th Century Oak Bible Caddy Covered In Ornate Metals & Repousse

Antiques : Boxes Or Caddies

 

This is a very large and stunning American Bible Caddy. This would have been set on a table or bible stand to hold and honor the bible.

The Caddy is made of warm, glowing oak and has Ormolu, Copper, Brass, and a metal that looks to have been silver plated.

The edges and clasp are ornate Repousse of Flora, Fleur-de-Lis, stems, and leafs.

The top of the caddy has a beautiful scroll design with a form of detailed plant stem and leafs, It is surrounded by a copper edge.

The caddy was put together with hand-made studs then covered with oak plugs. The metal work is held in place with very tiny nails.

The inside of the caddy was recovered in a brocade like material. I was going to change the material but whom ever replaced it did such a fantastic job I decided to leave it be.

This beauty is 18" wide by 5 7/8" high by 11 1/2" deep. It opens well with the material being strong without damage.

There is a small clasp on the front edge, shown in the picture. There is one area of the bottom side edge missing. This box is so ornate you do not notice it. The silver plating has started to come off of the sides, under all the ornate brass and Ormolu, once again it does not detract from this Lovely caddy but only adds charm.

Extremely Elegant and would make a fantastic conversation piece no matter where it was placed. A really nice case to display your keepsakes in or to show off your treasures.

This is a large, heavy piece so please email for a shipping quote. We never charge more then the exact amount for shipping.

Item ID: 1241

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