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
If you know of the magazine article or have any information on this
group of furniture please click
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