Charles II Beadwork Box, Beadwork, circa 1670

Property from the Estates of Dudley & Constance Godfrey

Charles II Beadwork Box

Beadwork

circa 1670

of rectangular form; multicolored beads on a white ground depicting a courtly couple on the lid; the front with a leopard and leaping hare, the sides and back with flowers and insects; the borders with metallic thread braiding; the interior and bottom lined with marbled paper, on wooden bun feet

Height 5 in. by Width 8 in. by Depth 5 1/4 in.