A bible box is a small, heavy wooden chest with a flat or sloped lid, originally built to house a large family Bible and vital documents. In early homes without dedicated desks, these boxes sat on tables and served double duty as portable writing surfaces when the owner needed to draft a letter.

How do I date an oak writing box?

Dating relies on examining the construction methods, such as hand-cut dovetails, iron wrought hinges, and the style of the carved decoration. Seventeenth-century pieces typically show pegged frame-and-panel construction with chip-carved strapwork, whereas eighteenth-century examples feature simpler box joints and cleaner rectilinear proportions.

How should I care for an antique wooden box?

Antique wooden boxes require stable indoor humidity away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the timber from splitting or warping. Applying a sparing amount of microcrystalline wax or traditional beeswax periodically helps nourish the wood and maintain the natural lustre of the patination.

Search 0

29,702 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 79 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Carved Writing Box

79 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Carved Writing Box

49 items · page 4 of 4

← Page 4 of 4 →

When you search for a carved writing box, you seek a portable repository for correspondence that carries the weight of centuries through its ornamentation and timber.

18th century

Save

18th Century Carved Oak Desk Box with Holly and Bog Oak Inlay

From Antique and Unique

£590

FOR SALE

boxes

← 1 2 3 4 →

65,819

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

2,245

Antique Uploads This Month

447,156

Total Antiques Sold

Carved Writing Box

18th Century Carved Oak Desk Box with Holly and Bog Oak Inlay

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories