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17th Century Dated Oak Box
Holmes Antiques
for sale €1,287     $1,397
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17th Century Dated Oak Box

17th century
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A rare 17th Century Oak Box of good rich colour dated 1664 and initialed M H. The carving J A 84 has been added at a later date, the drawers to the interior have been replaced at some stage. A couple of the back and bottom boards seem to have been made from reused timber at the time of construction.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

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

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SA722719
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A rare 17th Century Oak Box of good rich colour dated 1664 and initialed M H.
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The carving J A 84 has been added at a later date, the drawers to the interior have been replaced at some stage.
Holmes Antiques

A couple of the back and bottom boards seem to have been made from reused timber at the time of construction.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA722719
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings.
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Archive I A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings.

17th Century Dated Oak Box

Archive II A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View II
Archive III A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View III
Archive IV A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View IV
Archive V A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View V
Archive VI A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View VI
Archive VII A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings. View VII
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 224
Items Sold 548
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A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings.
17th Century Dated Oak Box
Ref: SA722719
A dark carved oak desk box featuring a sloped lid incised with the date 1664 and initials, resting above foliate carved front panels with iron fittings.
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A 17th-century oak desk box, commonly referred to as a bible box or writing slope, was created to store valuable household documents, writing tools, or religious texts. Featuring either a flat or slanted lid, these portable chests were often decorated with hand-carved foliate patterns, dates, or monograms.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid native English oak using joinery methods such as pegged mortise and tenon joints or hand-cut dovetails. Hardware typically consisted of hand-forged iron hinges, hasps, and lock plates.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age, including uneven shrinkage across wood grain, hand-planed timber surfaces, and oxidized iron fittings. Look for hand-incised or carved decoration, early construction marks, and natural patination inside the joinery.

Position the box atop a streamlined modern console table, sideboard, or study desk to create a textural focal point. Combining dark carved timber with minimalist ceramics or modern artwork creates a balanced contrast between historical and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources, radiators, and high humidity to prevent warping or splitting.
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