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Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III
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Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

18th century
Description

This is an antique verger's bible box. An English, oak carved ecclesiastical case, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Fascinating carved box, with country provincial craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in original order

Oak stocks present a profusely carved appearance

Rich caramel and deep chestnut hues accentuate the case

Top panel engraved with a monogram for E.W.

Canted lid presents a square panel with foliate relief

Scrolled flowerheads and vines adorn the front and side panels

Dressed with an iron lock escutcheon with long clasp — key absent

Opens to reveal a clean interior with a pair of drawers

Drawers held securely with twisting latch handles

This is a delightful antique verger's bible box, with superb relief decor and a generous interior. A treat of country church appeal, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 66.5cm (26.25'')

Max Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

Internal Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Internal Depth: 38cm (15'')

Internal Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Drawer Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Drawer Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Drawer Height: 12.5cm (5'')

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Our Ref: 24750

Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1099185
Dealers Internal Reference
24750
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Description
This is an antique verger's bible box. An English, oak carved ecclesiastical case, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Fascinating carved box, with country provincial craftsmanship

Displays a desirable aged patina and in original order

fig 1. A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
fig 1. Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Oak stocks present a profusely carved appearance

Rich caramel and deep chestnut hues accentuate the case

Top panel engraved with a monogram for E.W.

Canted lid presents a square panel with foliate relief

fig 2. A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
fig 2. Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Scrolled flowerheads and vines adorn the front and side panels

Dressed with an iron lock escutcheon with long clasp — key absent

Opens to reveal a clean interior with a pair of drawers

Drawers held securely with twisting latch handles

fig 3. A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
fig 3. Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

This is a delightful antique verger's bible box, with superb relief decor and a generous interior. A treat of country church appeal, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 66.5cm (26.25'')

fig 4. A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
fig 4. Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Max Depth: 43.5cm (17.25'')

Max Height: 35.5cm (14'')

Internal Width: 57.5cm (22.75'')

Internal Depth: 38cm (15'')

Internal Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Drawer Width: 25cm (9.75'')

Drawer Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Drawer Height: 12.5cm (5'')

fig 5. A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
fig 5. Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

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

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

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.

Our Ref: 24750

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099185
Dealers Internal Ref
24750
London Fine Antiques
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A dark English oak Bible box featuring a sloped hinged lid, carved scrollwork, and foliate relief decorations.
Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III
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FAQs

A Bible box is a wooden tabletop storage chest produced primarily in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to secure holy scriptures, manuscripts, and writing implements.

These boxes were constructed from solid English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved relief panels, and hand-forged iron hinges.

Authentic pieces feature signs of age including hand-planed timber surfaces, period-correct foliate scroll carving, original iron hardware, and natural oxidation within the grain.

A Bible box can be placed on a writing desk, console table, or sideboard to serve as a decorative focal point and functional storage for modern stationery or devices.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina.
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