19th Century Candle Box-more pictures

I have kept my original post for new viewers, but here are more pictures (hopefully facing the right direction). Thanks for your help!

I bought this antique box today. The dealer said it was a candle box, and that is was very old. It has lots of metal hardware pieces, and some that don't have an apparent purpose. It has obviously been repaired. The front half of the top is a different kind of wood, and is beautifully ornate. The front half of the top opens. There is no apparent dovetailing, and it is held together by numerous nails and metal hardware. Does anyone have any idea of the date, or any other information? Sorry there is only one picture. If you need to see more, please let me know. I don't know much about this type of stuff, so any info you have is appreciated.Thanks!

 

It is at least 1800 or older because of the wrought iron braces to hold it together, about 1800 they started using joints like the dove tale joint. If I had to guess I would say its early 18th century.

 

That helps a lot! I did not expect it to be that old. I bought it assuming it was Civil War era. I did notice some saw marks that according to the Internet, were from a pit saw, which fell out of use in the early 1700s, but I assumed I was wrong. I now think that it is a Bible box. It is very similar to lots of pictures I found. I am very pleased with this find. Thanks for your help!

 

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