Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
• Item: Oak Bible Box
• Circa: 1680
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak & elm
• Width: 2ft 3?”
• Original carvings
• Two-plank elm top
• Victorian iron strap hinges
• Working lock & iron plate & clasp (with key)
• Original interior
• Excellent colour & patination
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with an elm top and bottom, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with stunning original carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good condition.
The box incorporates an iron plate and locking clasp, with a restored internal working lock, which comes with a working key. The front and sides of the oak bible box is profusely carved with very good quality original floral and vine leaf arabesque carvings, on a punch work background. Inside, the interior is clean, dry and practical and usable. The interior also retains its original floorboards and backboards. The oak bible box sits on a two-plank elm base. The back of the box retains its original panels along with the original floor. Overall, this small oak chest boasts a lovely rich original patination and stunning colour.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with an elm top and bottom, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with stunning original carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the top, external sides and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). The carvings on the front of the box are original. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. We believe the iron strap hinges are old Victorian replacement hinges – they are in good working order. The box retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The oak bible box incorporates an iron plate and locking clasp, with a later working lock and key. The oak chest boasts its original patination and stunning colour to the exterior. This 17th century box is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £0 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns. Please note, the book inside the box is for illustration purposes only and is not included in the sale.
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest trade association of professional art and antique dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of art & antique dealer associations.
Ref 81626
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA
Antique English 17th Century Solid Oak & Elm Carved Bible / Writing Box / Trunk / Small Chest (Circa 1680)
