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17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box with Demi-lune Front Panel.
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17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box with Demi-lune Front Panel.

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17th century carved oak Bible box with strap hinges. Six plank construction with two carved Demi-lunes on front panel.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
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The Collector Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA961306
Dealers Internal Reference
23-02-09-19
Description
17th century carved oak Bible box with strap hinges. Six plank construction with two carved Demi-lunes on front panel.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA961306
Dealers Internal Ref
23-02-09-19
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2015
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A dark oak wooden bible box featuring a flat hinged top, an iron lock plate, and hand-carved demi-lune fan motifs across the front panel.
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Archive I A dark oak wooden bible box featuring a flat hinged top, an iron lock plate, and hand-carved demi-lune fan motifs across the front panel.

17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box with Demi-lune Front Panel.

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A dark oak wooden bible box featuring a flat hinged top, an iron lock plate, and hand-carved demi-lune fan motifs across the front panel.
17th Century Carved Oak Bible Box with Demi-lune Front Panel.
Ref: SA961306
A dark oak wooden bible box featuring a flat hinged top, an iron lock plate, and hand-carved demi-lune fan motifs across the front panel.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDemi-lune carving, Lunette pattern, Wrought iron lock plate, Flat hinged lid
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This seventeenth-century Jacobean Bible box employs a six-plank construction in dark brown oak, complete with a flat hinged lid and wrought iron lock plate. The front panel displays hand-carved demi-lune fan motifs, complemented by decorative borders and exposed grain across the timber surfaces. Measuring 25 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, this practical container sits comfortably atop a sideboard or desk. Within a modern gentleman's library or study, the piece provides secure storage for correspondence, stationery, or small personal items. The sturdy wooden construction and traditional iron hardware lend authenticity to a workspace or living area, allowing the box to function as a tabletop display piece or a storage compartment while maintaining period character.

FAQs

A bible box is a small portable wooden chest produced primarily during the 16th and 17th centuries to store valuable items, including family Bibles, legal documents, and writing instruments. These boxes were typically placed on tables or desks and featured hand-carved front panels.

These boxes were constructed from solid timber, most commonly English oak, using early joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon or pegged joints. Lids were fitted with iron hinges, and front panels were accented with wrought iron lock plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed oak surfaces with subtle irregularities, natural wood shrinkage over time, and period-appropriate iron hardware. Decorative motifs usually consist of carved geometric, lunette, or demi-lune patterns characteristic of the Jacobean era.

Place the box on a sideboard, console table, or deep shelving unit to add functional storage and historical texture. Pair dark oak timber with modern stone surfaces, neutral linen fabrics, or contemporary artwork for a balanced contrast.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patination. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture to avoid warping or cracking.
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