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A Late 17th Century Desk Box.
Youngs Antiques
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A Late 17th Century Desk Box.

17th century
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Description

A late 17th century oak desk box, with decorative carving front and sides and heavy mouldings, the lock plate and hasp and hinges being later replacements although complimentary to the box. The box had a lovely dark rich patina and is in very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Desk Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1210649
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Description
A late 17th century oak desk box, with decorative carving front and sides and heavy mouldings, the lock plate and hasp and hinges being later replacements although complimentary to the box. The box had a lovely dark rich patina and is in very good condition.
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Desk Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1210649
Youngs Antiques
Youngs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017

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A late 17th-century carved dark oak desk box with S-scroll carving across the front panel and a central iron escutcheon.
A Late 17th Century Desk Box.
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A late 17th-century carved dark oak desk box with S-scroll carving across the front panel and a central iron escutcheon.
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A 17th-century desk box, also historically known as a bible box or writing box, is a portable wooden container designed to hold documents, books, writing instruments, and valuables during the Stuart and Carolean periods.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid English oak, constructed with hand-cut joinery, iron hinges, and hand-forged iron escutcheons or lock plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved ornamentation such as guilloche or S-scrolls, hand-planed interiors, oxidation around iron fittings, peg joinery, and natural wear to the base edges.

An antique desk box functions well as a decorative focal point on a sideboard, office desk, or console table, offering concealed storage for contemporary office supplies or small household items.

Maintain historical oak by keeping it in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying a high-quality beeswax paste polish once or twice a year.
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