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17th Century Bible Box
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17th Century Bible Box

17th century
Sold 17 March 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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An Interseting 17th century Bible Box in Oak , the lid is original but is only carved to the side edge on the left side so obviously it was intended for another item but got used on this box instead thats what they did in those days "waste not want not", it is in excellent condition

circa 1640

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 50 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 35 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

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

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SA1104700
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Description
An Interseting 17th century Bible Box in Oak , the lid is original but is only carved to the side edge on the left side so obviously it was intended for another item but got used on this box instead thats what they did in those days "waste not want not", it is in excellent condition

circa 1640

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 50 CMS

DEPTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 35 CMS

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1104700
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

17th Century Bible Box

Archive II A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges. View VI
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wickersley
Verified Since Jul 2011
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Items Sold 4,171
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A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges.
17th century Bible Box
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A rectangular antique dark oak Bible box with a sloping hinged lid, featuring intricate carved scrollwork along the front panel and iron strap hinges.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Cases
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSloping hinged lid, Carved strapwork, Iron strap hinges, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A Bible box is a small, portable wooden chest historically used to store family Bibles, manuscripts, and valuable documents securely in domestic households during the 17th century.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using pegged mortise and tenon joints, often featuring hand-carved surface decoration and wrought iron strap hinges.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate tool marks, hand-cut joinery, oxidized patina, and hand-forged ironwork, distinguishing them from later reproductions.

It functions well as a decorative accent piece placed on a console table, sideboard, or deep bookshelf to introduce historic texture and organic warmth to contemporary spaces.

Preserve the wood by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique surface.
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