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A 17th Century Table Box.
Youngs Antiques
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A 17th Century Table Box.

17th century
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A 17th century carved oak table box with a lovely old painted surface. The box is in good condition with and old repair to the back right hand corner of the lid , and some old traces of wood worm commensurate with age.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Table Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1156066
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Description
A 17th century carved oak table box with a lovely old painted surface.
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The box is in good condition with and old repair to the back right hand corner of the lid , and some old traces of wood worm commensurate with age.
Youngs Antiques
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
67.5cm (26.57")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Table Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156066
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A rectangular 17th century carved oak table box with a flat hinged lid, relief carved geometric front panel, and a centrally mounted iron lock plate.
A 17th century table box.
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A rectangular 17th century carved oak table box with a flat hinged lid, relief carved geometric front panel, and a centrally mounted iron lock plate.
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A table box, often referred to as a Bible box or document box, was a portable wooden chest used during the 17th century to store valuable personal items, books, and writing materials. These boxes were designed to sit on top of tables or desks before integrated drawers and writing furniture became widespread.

They were primarily crafted from solid native timbers such as oak, featuring hand-carved decorative panels on the front facade. Joinery relied on wooden pegs, hand-forged iron strap hinges, and iron lock plates rather than modern glues or mechanical screws.

Authentic period pieces display hand-tool marks, uneven wood shrinkage across the grain, original iron lock hardware, and natural wear around the base and lid hinges. Carvings should exhibit hand-executed depth and variation rather than machine-milled symmetry, along with aged dark wax patination.

An antique table box functions as a textured focal point when placed on a hallway console, sideboard, or deep bookshelf. It introduces historic wood tone and pattern into modern contemporary or traditional schemes while serving as functional concealed storage.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry, lint-free cloth and applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish once annually to preserve the wood moisture. Avoid direct exposure to radiators, bright sunlight, and moist environments to prevent warping or splitting.
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