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Antique English 17th Century & Later Carved Oak Bible Box On Stand (circa 1670)

£1,150    $1,460    €1,385
Summary:
 
• Item: Oak bible box on stand
 
• Circa: 1680
 
• Provenance: England, UK
 
• Wood: Solid oak
 
• Width: 65.5cm / 26?” / 2ft 2?”
 
• Later Victorian carved stand with drawer
 
• Single-plank oak lid
 
• Floral carved panels
 
• Punch work background
 
• Original steel strap hinges & hasp
 
• Working lock (with key)
 
• Copper lined interior
 
• Single drawer
 
• Bobbin turned legs
 
• Bar Stretchers
 
• Bun feet
 
• Original colour & patination
 
• Excellent condition
 
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This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box on stand, incorporating a finely carved storage box, circa 1670, sitting on a later Victorian stand, including a drawer, in excellent condition. The single-plank oak top opens on its original strap hinges and hasp, to reveal a clean and dry copper lined interior. The front of the box is decorated with the original tulip floral carvings on a punch-work background and incorporates a steel striking plate, which houses behind it, a working lock (with key). The oak bible box on stand interior also retains its original floor, sides and backboards.
 
 
The 17th century oak box sits on a Victorian stand, which houses a single oak lined working drawer, decorated finely carved detail along the moulded front, above pretty bobbin-turned legs below, united by oak bar stretchers, terminating on small bun feet. The stand has been constructed in the traditional method with mortice and tenon pegged joints.
 
 
Condition Report:
 
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box on stand, incorporating a finely carved storage box, circa 1670, sitting on a later Victorian stand, including a drawer, in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). The chest retains its original lid, floor, si...
Antique #SA1089639, shown on this page, originates from before 1700. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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