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Late 17th Century Oak Bible/deed Box
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

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Late 17th Century Oak Bible/deed Box

17th century
Description

Early carved Oak Bible or deed box, dated 1724 and with the initials M.B. Possibly North Country. Good colour and patination. Three interior drawers. Original iron hinges.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images. For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1192953
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
Early carved Oak Bible or deed box, dated 1724 and with the initials M.B. Possibly North Country. Good colour and patination. Three interior drawers. Original iron hinges.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images.

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For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192953
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724.
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Archive I A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724.

Late 17th century Oak Bible/Deed Box

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Archive III A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724. View IV
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
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Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

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A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724.
Late 17th century Oak Bible/Deed Box
Ref: SA1192953
A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid, iron hinges, and a front panel carved with relief floral patterns, the initials M B, and the date 1724.
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A bible box is a small, portable wooden chest manufactured predominantly in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries to store valuable items such as family Bibles, legal deeds, and writing implements. Sloped-top versions double as tabletop reading surfaces or writing slopes.

Boxes from this era were traditionally crafted from quarter-sawn native oak, joined using hand-cut mortise and tenon or dovetail joints, and secured with wooden pegs. Hardware typically comprised hand-forged iron strap hinges, lockplates, and iron nails.

Authentic pieces display irregular tool marks from hand planes and gouges, original iron hardware showing signs of hand-forging, natural patination around wear points, and historic timber shrinkage near joint connections.

Position the box on a hallway console table, modern office desk, or sideboard to serve as a tactile focal point. Pairing dark, carved timber with clean-lined contemporary surfaces creates textural contrast within modern rooms.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or splitting.
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