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An Unusual 17thc Original Carved Oak "Bible Box" with Drawer
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An Unusual 17thc Original Carved Oak "Bible Box" with Drawer

17th century
Sold 31 July 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
This “Unusual 17thc Original Carved Oak "Bible Box" with Drawer” found a buyer.

It was listed by Mike Melody Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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A very unusual original mid to late 17thc carved oak bible box with drawer.

C1660

Retains all original features including hinges/ lockplate etc

The lunette carving is original and the box has a good original colour and patina and is on unusual reeded feet which are also original

The interior is lined and painted, to protect its contacts.

It measures 73cms l 51cms d and 32cms h.

This obviously belonged to a person of some wealth .it is larger and more important than almost all bible boxes I have handled and sold.

UK delivery included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1155214
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Description
A very unusual original mid to late 17thc carved oak bible box with drawer.

C1660

Retains all original features including hinges/ lockplate etc

“
The lunette carving is original and the box has a good original colour and patina and is on unusual reeded feet which are also original.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate.
fig 1. An Unusual 17thc Original Carved Oak "Bible Box" with Drawer

The interior is lined and painted, to protect its contacts.

It measures 73cms l 51cms d and 32cms h.

This obviously belonged to a person of some wealth .it is larger and more important than almost all bible boxes I have handled and sold.

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155214
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Unusual 17thc Original Carved Oak "Bible Box" with Drawer

Archive II A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. View II
Archive III A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. View III
Archive IV A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. View IV
Archive V A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate. View V
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jan 2013
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Items Sold 736
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A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate.
AN UNUSUAL 17THC ORIGINAL CARVED OAK "BIBLE BOX" WITH DRAWER
Ref: SA1155214
A rectangular carved oak bible box featuring geometric fan motifs on the front panel, an integrated base drawer with turned wooden pulls, and a metal lockplate.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved lunette and fan motifs, Hinged lid, Base drawer, Forged iron lockplate

A bible box is a small, portable wooden desk chest historically used to store family bibles, important documents, and writing materials in households before dedicated desks became common.

These boxes are typically constructed from solid English oak using hand-cut dovetail or pegged mortise and tenon joints, often featuring hand-carved relief panels and forged iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks left by hand adzes and chisels, timber shrinkage patterns, period-correct iron hinges and locks, and the natural oxidisation of the oak over centuries.

A bible box can be placed atop a console table, sideboard, or desk to serve as a focal point while providing concealed storage for modern accessories.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent splitting, and maintain a stable indoor humidity. Feed the timber occasionally with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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