A Lovely 17th century Document box in Oak it is totally original carvings, lock plate, and hinges it has the initals MB 1695, the condition is excellent

c 1695

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 92 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 28 CMS

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Document Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1053983

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Description

A Lovely 17th century Document box in Oak it is totally original carvings, lock plate, and hinges it has the initals MB 1695, the condition is excellent

c 1695

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 92 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 28 CMS

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

92cm (36.22")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Document Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1053983

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Wickersley Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

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A 17th-century carved oak document box, frequently referred to as a bible box, is a portable wooden container featuring a hinged lid, historically crafted to secure family Bibles, legal deeds, correspondence, and personal valuables.

These boxes were constructed primarily from thick planks of native English oak joined using wooden pegs or hand-forged iron nails. They feature hand-carved decorative front panels and hand-hammered iron hardware such as lock plates and strap hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of historical woodworking, including uneven saw marks, peg joinery, and natural shrinkage or oxidisation of the oak timber. Relief carving often incorporates period-appropriate motifs such as guilloche patterns, scrollwork, and carved dates or initials.

A period oak box can be styled as a focal accent on a hall console, sideboard, or large desk to introduce organic texture and historical contrast alongside clean modern architecture.

Preserve the natural patina by keeping the oak piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of beeswax nourish the wood and maintain its surface depth.

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