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Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
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Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

17th century
Description

This is an antique bible box. An English, oak chest on stand, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1690.

Captivating William & Mary period chest meets bespoke Victorian stand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Quality antique oak presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Later stand displays superb craftsmanship and complementary matched aesthetic

Wide lid held securely with a locking clasp — in working order, key present

Lid opens upon a pair of period cast iron, long strap hinges

Pleasingly clean interior, ideal for housing keepsakes or books

Fascia adorned with carved circular motif to the front and sides, plain finish to reverse

Fan carved lower apron sits above an arched cross rail with scroll mounts

Fascinating wavy barley twist legs with mottled pattern finish

Standing upon a quartet of block feet, united with an H-stretcher

This is an exquisite antique bible box on stand, a delightful fusion of the William & Mary period and a Victorian stand crafted to accentuate the splendour of the original craftsmanship. Perfect throughout the home in a wonderfully clean condition. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Interior Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Interior Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Interior Height: 17.5cm (7'')

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Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Oak Bible Box Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016017
Dealers Internal Reference
18.9511
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Description
This is an antique bible box. An English, oak chest on stand, dating to the 17th century and later, circa 1690.

Captivating William & Mary period chest meets bespoke Victorian stand

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
fig 1. Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Quality antique oak presents fine grain interest and rich caramel hues

Later stand displays superb craftsmanship and complementary matched aesthetic

Wide lid held securely with a locking clasp — in working order, key present

fig 2. A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
fig 2. Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Lid opens upon a pair of period cast iron, long strap hinges

Pleasingly clean interior, ideal for housing keepsakes or books

Fascia adorned with carved circular motif to the front and sides, plain finish to reverse

fig 3. A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
fig 3. Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Fan carved lower apron sits above an arched cross rail with scroll mounts

Fascinating wavy barley twist legs with mottled pattern finish

Standing upon a quartet of block feet, united with an H-stretcher

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This is an exquisite antique bible box on stand, a delightful fusion of the William & Mary period and a Victorian stand crafted to accentuate the splendour of the original craftsmanship.
London Fine Antiques

Perfect throughout the home in a wonderfully clean condition. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

fig 4. A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
fig 4. Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Dimensions:

Max Width: 63cm (24.75'')

Max Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Max Height: 84.5cm (33.25'')

Interior Width: 53cm (20.75'')

Interior Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Interior Height: 17.5cm (7'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 5. A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
fig 5. Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Oak Bible Box Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1016017
Dealers Internal Ref
18.9511
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.

Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest on Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame

Archive II A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs. View II
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A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
Antique Bible Box, English, Oak, Chest On Stand, William & Mary, Bespoke Frame
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A carved dark oak bible box with roundel motifs and an iron lockplate, raised on a carved oak stand with wavy legs.
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FAQs

A bible box is a small, portable wooden chest designed during the 17th century to hold valuable family bibles, documents, and writing materials. When paired with a raised wooden frame, it forms a chest on stand that functions as a compact storage unit and occasional side table.

Period bible boxes were predominantly constructed from solid native English oak, joined using hand-cut mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs. Hardware typically consisted of hand-forged iron hinges, strap locks, and iron key plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-hewn timber surfaces, peg construction, and period-correct ironwork with natural oxidisation. Carved decoration often features geometric chip carving, lunettes, or floral motifs typical of late 17th-century craftsmanship.

Position the piece on a stairway landing, in an entryway, or within a hallway to act as a focal point. Combining dark carved oak with neutral wall paint and simple modern ceramics creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patination. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent joint movement or timber cracking.
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