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Fine 17thc Table or Bible Box
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Fine 17thc Table or Bible Box

17th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Martin Murray Antiques
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Description

An extremely attractive oak table box with shallow carved foliate and tulip decoration with a central rose, the single thin top board has a repaired split and, unusually has carved initials M and a D with a reverse K within the D along with a stylised arrow. there is chip carving to the side of the top with punch work and scratch decoration. The condition is very good with the original lock plate and hasp, one pin hinge is original and one later replaced. It has a authentic surface and retains the interior till

English, possibly the trough of Bowland. 1660 - 1680

Physical Dimensions
Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112682
Dealers Internal Reference
mm 34
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Description
An extremely attractive oak table box with shallow carved foliate and tulip decoration with a central rose, the single thin top board has a repaired split and, unusually has carved initials M and a D with a reverse K within the D along with a stylised arrow. there is chip carving to the side of the top with punch work and scratch decoration.
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The condition is very good with the original lock plate and hasp, one pin hinge is original and one later replaced.
Martin Murray Antiques

It has a authentic surface and retains the interior till

English, possibly the trough of Bowland. 1660 - 1680

Height
24.5cm (9.65")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1112682
Dealers Internal Ref
mm 34
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine 17thc Table or Bible Box

Archive II A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. View II
Archive III A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. View III
Archive IV A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. View IV
Archive V A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate. View V
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
Telephone 07970 625359
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mmant
Verified Since Dec 2024
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Items Sold 89
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate.
Fine 17thc table or bible box
Ref: SA1112682
A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring foliate designs on the front panel and initials on the hinged lid, fitted with an iron lockplate.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliate panels, Hinged lid, Iron lockplate, Inscried initials
  • SizeH 24.5 cm (10 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 33.5 cm (13 in)

FAQs

A bible box is a small, portable wooden desk or storage chest traditionally used to house a family bible and important family documents in domestic settings during the 17th century.

These boxes are typically constructed from solid English oak using pegged mortise and tenon joints, often featuring hand-carved panels, iron strap hinges, and forged iron locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut dovetails or pegged joints, timber shrinkage consistent with age, oxidised iron hardware, and genuine wear patterns rather than artificial distressing.

This piece can be placed on a console table, sideboard, or desk to serve as a focal point, providing both historical texture and functional storage for modern living spaces.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, and periodically apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged surface.
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