A 19th century treen offertory box, walnut, in the form of a book
REF: 3652
The ribbed spine embellished with two leather panels embossed with 'British and Foreign Bible Society' over ' Thank Offerings', with end coin slot opposed by a small pivotal closure enclosed by a slide
The British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS) was founded in 1804 with the aim to 'translate, print and distribute the Bible, without any notes or commentary, throughout the British Isles and the whole world'.
- Height 16 cm / 6 "
- Width 10.8 cm / 4 "
- Depth 4.2 cm / 1 "
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