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Early English Oak Box 44cm Wide
For sale by Millers Antiques
for sale €644     $699
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Early English Oak Box 44cm Wide

17th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
Description

A delightful English small oak box, made around 1680, interesting carved front with decoration and initials, iron lock plate (very squint)

The box is very tactile, a lovely colour and quite usable.

Free UK Royal Mail special delivery currently available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221578
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A delightful English small oak box, made around 1680, interesting carved front with decoration and initials, iron lock plate (very squint)

The box is very tactile, a lovely colour and quite usable.

Free UK Royal Mail special delivery currently available.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221578
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I A dark carved oak box with hand-carved botanical motifs on the front panel and a central iron lockplate.

Early English Oak Box 44cm Wide

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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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A dark carved oak box with hand-carved botanical motifs on the front panel and a central iron lockplate.
Early English Oak Box 44cm wide
Ref: SA1221578
A dark carved oak box with hand-carved botanical motifs on the front panel and a central iron lockplate.
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  • ObjectBoxes
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century English
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved botanical motifs, Iron lockplate, Notch carved edges
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This seventeenth-century English oak box is finished in a dark brown tone and detailed with hand-carved botanical motifs on the front panel, notch-carved edges, and a central iron lockplate. The construction incorporates visible corner joints and edge mouldings, while the surface exhibits natural timber grain variation and antiqued wear consistent with age. Measuring 18 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the piece sits comfortably upon a sideboard top or desk in a traditional interior. Practical for everyday storage of small personal items, documents, or keepsakes, this compact box functions well as an accent piece in a study, hallway, or living area. The sturdy timber construction and secure hinged lid provide reliable utility, while the decorative front panel adds visual interest to a surface display in an English country house setting.

FAQs

An English oak bible box is a small, portable wooden chest produced primarily during the 16th and 17th centuries to store family bibles, valuable documents, and writing implements.

These boxes were constructed using hand-poured iron fittings, peg-and-mortise joinery or dovetail joints, and hand-carved oak panels featuring stylized floral or geometric patterns.

Authentic period pieces feature irregular hand-carved details, hand-forged iron hardware with natural oxidisation, uneven wear patterns, and evidence of historical hand tools on the timber.

Position the box on a sideboard, desk, or open shelving unit to add historic texture and contrast against neutral walls or contemporary furniture.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry cloth, applying high-grade beeswax sparingly along the wood grain, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources.
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