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17th Century Oak Desk Box
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17th Century Oak Desk Box

17th century
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A good example of an English oak desk box dating from the late 17th Century. It has a sloped front with its original hinges and it opens to an interior with two small shelves. It has nicely carved detail on each side and an oval brass escutcheon. It stands on four small raised feet which have been added later but could be removed if desired.

It is in good condition and has developed a lovely rich patina. There are some signs of age and use, some old marks, splits and ink stains but overall it displays well. There are some signs of historic worm which has all been treated as a precaution.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Desk Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1204353
Description
A good example of an English oak desk box dating from the late 17th Century. It has a sloped front with its original hinges and it opens to an interior with two small shelves. It has nicely carved detail on each side and an oval brass escutcheon. It stands on four small raised feet which have been added later but could be removed if desired.

It is in good condition and has developed a lovely rich patina.

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There are some signs of age and use, some old marks, splits and ink stains but overall it displays well.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

There are some signs of historic worm which has all been treated as a precaution.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £25

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Desk Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1204353
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 17th-century dark oak slant-top desk box featuring iron butterfly hinges and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
17th Century Oak Desk Box
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A 17th-century dark oak slant-top desk box featuring iron butterfly hinges and a central brass keyhole escutcheon.
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In the 17th century, desk boxes served as portable writing surfaces and secure containers for valuable documents, family bibles, quills, and inkwells before fitted pedestal desks became widespread.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from native English oak using joinery techniques such as peg construction and hand-cut dovetails or hand-planed plank construction, secured with wrought iron hinges.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-planed surfaces, historical iron wire or butterfly hinges, hand-forged lock plates, and natural wear patterns or shrinkage consistent with centuries of age.

A desk box functions well as a decorative focal point on an office desk, console table, or library shelf, offering discreet tabletop storage for modern stationery or electronic accessories.

Preserve historical oak by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish annually. Avoid chemical cleaners, excessive moisture, and direct proximity to heat sources.
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