The Epworth Collection

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Small wooden box made from Wesley's Sycamore tree

Wooden box made from the Sycamore tree that was planted by John Wesley in Epworth. It's a rectangular box with a lid that is slanted. On top is a small wooden plaque inserted into the lid on which (see inscriptions). In the from panel is a key hole (key is missing). Lid opens with two hinges attached to the back panel. Inside the lid a piece of paper have been attached on which it states the authenticity of the wood (see inscription).

Category: box

Production Date: 1853-

Material Part: Sycamore wood

Produced by: Read & Co.

Inscription:

stamped - plaque on lid

Part of the Tree planted by the REV J. WESLEY. Born in Epworth, June 17th 1703, died in London Mar. 2nd 1791. Made for Read & Co., Epworth

Measurements:

back of box
height 161 mm
front of box
height 110 mm
whole
width 234 mm

Object Number: 2014-709

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