What was a bible box used for?

These boxes served as secure storage for a family bible, important deeds, contracts and writing materials in eras before fitted furniture became common. Placed on tables or desks, the hinged lid often doubled as a sloping writing surface for correspondence and household accounts.

Are these boxes meant to sit on stands?

While most were originally designed to sit on tables, chests or joined stools, some examples were paired with stands during later periods. Listings frequently distinguish between tabletop boxes and those mounted on period or later stands, which altered their function into small desk furniture.

How can I identify a Welsh coffer bach?

A coffer bach is a miniature Welsh chest that typically incorporates a small drawer beneath the main lidded compartment and rests on feet. These pieces often display owner initials, dates and distinctive regional construction details unique to domestic Welsh carpentry.

What timbers were used to build them?

Oak is the predominant timber found in these pieces, valued for its strength and widespread availability across British workshops. Secondary materials include elm, fruitwood and contrasting inlays of holly and bog oak used to decorate panels and friezes.

Search 0

49,522 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 78 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

18th Century Bible Box

78 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

18th Century Bible Box

18 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

An 18th century bible box is a solid timber repository built to secure sacred texts and family records, offering robust craftsmanship that anchors a traditional interior.

Tiny Welsh Oak Coffor Bach (Small Chest), Circa 1770

18th century

Save

Tiny Welsh Oak Coffor Bach (Small Chest), Circa 1770

From WelshAntiques

£1,900

3+ MONTHS AGO

chests

18th century

Save

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Carved Frieze and Three Internal Drawers

From Y Not Antiques

£325

3+ MONTHS AGO

boxes

← 1 2 →

65,866

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,953

Antique Uploads This Month

439,889

Total Antiques Sold

18th Century Bible Box

Tiny Welsh Oak Coffor Bach (Small Chest), Circa 1770

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Carved Frieze and Three Internal Drawers

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories