Inlaid Oak Chest Dated 1651

Information has been requested relating to the inlaid and dated oak chest shown below. Bought in the Halifax region, it is thought that the initials relate to Sarah Medley, amember of a well known Yorkshire family. It is also thought that an inlaid 'Bible Box' and other items, also initialed SM and thought to relate to the same person were the subject of an article in a 1960's magazine.

 

Inlaid Oak Chest Dated 1651

 

Close up of Panel

 

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