Summary:� Item: Oak Bible Box� Circa: 1680� Period: Charles II� Provenance: England, UK� Wood: Solid oak� Width: 78.5cm / 30?� / 2ft 6?�� Boarded construction� Original scroll & lunette carvings� Twin-plank 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*� 14-day free UK returns This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with a boarded construction, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with original scroll carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good condition. The oak storage box, which is of generous proportions, comprises a twin-plank oak top, finished with cleated ends, secured by Victorian iron strap hinges to the box. The carved box incorporates an iron plate and locking clasp, with a restored internal working lock, which comes with a working key. The front of the oak bible box is profusely carved with very good quality original scroll carvings interspersed with smaller floral carvings and large lunette carvings on the sides, finished 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 twin-plank oak base, with a primitive moulded plinth. The back of the box retains its original panels along with the original floor. Condition Report:This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with a boarded construction, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with original scroll & lunette 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). Shrinkage and old splits visi...