London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Centuries old oak bible box raised on Victorian stand
Grain interest in the attractive honey coloured oak
The raked top features a lower book-rest lip moulding
Extended back allowing close wall placement
Dispaying hand carved diamond lozenge decoration
Brass escutcheon over original iron lock, key absent
The fall lifts to reveal voluminous storage within
Later fitted with a removable stationery tray
The box locates snugly into a lip moulding on top of the purpose made stand
Desirable aged patina and grain interest to the frieze
Raised on gently tapering, square section legs
Ecclesiastical overtones in this well presented piece that serves well as a writing slope. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 70cm (27.5'')
Max Depth: 44cm (17.25'')
Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')
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Our Ref: 10.1814
London Fine Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
