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17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box
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17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box

17th century
Sold 13 May 2025 · School House Antiques
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An exceptional fine 17th Century small chest / bible box retaining its original iron work. A beautiful and original deep patina that has build up over the past 300 years with a dry original interior surface. The front of the chest is intricately carved with a pair entwined hearts. Overall a superb chest, the very best of its kind.

Dimensions:

61cm x 37cm x 25cm

UK delivery: £30

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA897073
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Description
An exceptional fine 17th Century small chest / bible box retaining its original iron work.
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A beautiful and original deep patina that has build up over the past 300 years with a dry original interior surface.
School House Antiques

The front of the chest is intricately carved with a pair entwined hearts. Overall a superb chest, the very best of its kind.

Dimensions:

61cm x 37cm x 25cm

UK delivery: £30

Date of Manufacture

School House Antiques has dated this 17th Century Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA897073
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Archive I A rectangular dark oak Bible box featuring intricate carved scrollwork and a central iron lock plate on the front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box

Archive II A rectangular dark oak Bible box featuring intricate carved scrollwork and a central iron lock plate on the front panel. View II
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Archive VIII A rectangular dark oak Bible box featuring intricate carved scrollwork and a central iron lock plate on the front panel. View VIII
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Telephone 07498 776 944
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Hertfordshire
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/schoolhouseantiques
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A rectangular dark oak Bible box featuring intricate carved scrollwork and a central iron lock plate on the front panel.
17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box
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A rectangular dark oak Bible box featuring intricate carved scrollwork and a central iron lock plate on the front panel.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsScroll carving, Guilloche pattern, Iron lock plate

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Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat it periodically with microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without damaging the patina.

Place the box on a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to introduce historical texture, warmth, and architectural contrast into contemporary living spaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut dovetails or pegged joints, iron or brass H-hinges and lock plates, and natural timber oxidisation consistent with age.

These pieces were traditionally constructed from solid English oak using pegged mortise and tenon joints, often featuring hand-carved decorative motifs on the front panel and lid.

Bible boxes were small, portable wooden chests crafted in the 1600s to securely store family Bibles and important legal documents in domestic households before fitted furniture became common.
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