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Oak Bible Box
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Oak Bible Box

17th century
Description

Late 17th century oak bible box in perfect condition apart from missing lock . It has particularly good patina - lovely golden oak.

The height at the back is 30cm and at the height at the front is 20cm . Width 74cm .

Depth48cm .

Declaration

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1241301
Dealers Internal Reference
AH39’k
Description
Late 17th century oak bible box in perfect condition apart from missing lock . It has particularly good patina - lovely golden oak.

The height at the back is 30cm and at the height at the front is 20cm . Width 74cm .

Depth48cm .

Date of Manufacture

Adrian Hornsey Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Bible Box to the 17th Century.

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SA1241301
Dealers Internal Ref
AH39’k
Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026
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A rectangular warm brown oak bible box featuring a slanted hinged lid, carved vertical details on the front panel, and a central brass lock plate.
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Archive I A rectangular warm brown oak bible box featuring a slanted hinged lid, carved vertical details on the front panel, and a central brass lock plate.

Oak Bible Box

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Adrian Hornsey Antiques
Telephone 07836 347501
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Devon
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/Pauline
Verified Since Oct 2026
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A rectangular warm brown oak bible box featuring a slanted hinged lid, carved vertical details on the front panel, and a central brass lock plate.
Oak bible box
Ref: SA1241301
A rectangular warm brown oak bible box featuring a slanted hinged lid, carved vertical details on the front panel, and a central brass lock plate.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlanted hinged lid, Carved front panel, Brass lock plate, Moulded base

This late 17th-century Jacobean oak bible box displays a warm golden brown timber colour with a notable aged patina on the surface. The rectangular box incorporates a slanted hinged lid, carved vertical details across the front panel, a brass lock plate with a missing lock, and a moulded base. Measuring 74 cm in width, 48 cm in depth, with a height of 30 cm at the back and 20 cm at the front, this practical storage piece brings traditional character to a modern interior. Positioned on an office desk or library table, the box functions as a secure desktop repository for papers, stationery, or cherished keepsakes. The sturdy construction and classic proportions suit a gentleman's study, hallway console, or living room surface where historical style and everyday utility combine. The timeless oak finish integrates effortlessly with existing wooden furniture and traditional or transitional interior schemes.

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Originally crafted in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, bible boxes were designed to store valuable family Bibles, manuscripts, and writing implements, often featuring a sloping lid to serve as a portable writing desk.

Traditional bible boxes were constructed from solid oak using hand-cut dovetail or pegged joints, featuring hand-carved decorative front friezes and forged iron or brass lock plates.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular saw marks, historic ironwork or brass fittings, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, and wear consistent with age around the base and hinges.

An antique oak bible box can be placed on a hall console, desktop, or sideboard to store stationery or electronic tablets while introducing rich wood grain and texture to a contemporary space.

Preserve the timber finish by applying a natural beeswax polish twice a year along the wood grain, keeping the object away from direct heat sources, and dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth.
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