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17th Century Oak Box
Holmes Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
£1,250

Holmes Antiques

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    Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.
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17th Century Oak Box

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A very attractive 17th Century Oak Box of honey colour with nicely carved front, in good original order retaining the original butterfly hinges.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA763519
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 very attractive 17th Century Oak Box of honey colour with nicely carved front, in good original order retaining the original butterfly hinges.
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA763519
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Holmes Antiques Profile Page

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A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel.
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Archive I A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel.

17th Century Oak Box

Archive II A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View II
Archive III A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel. View VIII
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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
Holmes Antiques
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A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel.
17th Century Oak Box
Ref: SA763519
A 17th-century carved oak desk box featuring a sloped writing lid, iron hinges, iron lock plate, and hand-carved scroll motifs across the front panel.
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FAQs

Historically produced during the 17th century, these sloped or flat-topped oak boxes were used to store family bibles, legal documents, and writing implements prior to the widespread adoption of standing desks.

Early oak boxes were constructed using solid English oak, joined with hand-cut dovetails or wooden dowels, and fitted with hand-forged iron hinges, strapwork, and lock plates.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular jointing, historical iron hardware displaying natural oxidisation, and deep carved relief decoration featuring period motifs like scrolls or palmettes.

These boxes function as storage accents when placed on a modern sideboard, console table, or home office desk to organize stationery, trinkets, or electronic devices.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber and maintain the historical patina, keeping the item away from direct heat sources.
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