Summary:
• Item: Bible Box
• Circa: 1680 – 1700
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• 2ft 3” wide
• Small proportions
• Moulded top
• Original iron strap hinges & clasp
• Working lock (with key)
• Floral carved front
• Punch work background
• Moulded frieze
• Original plinth base
• Candle box
• Original colour & patination
• Good original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English 17th century oak bible box, boasting lovely colour and patination, with original carvings, circa 1680 – 1700, in good original condition. The moulded top, which is secured with the original iron strap hinges, locking clasp and oak guide bars. The front of the box is profusely carved with fine quality original floral carvings, depicting roses and leaves, with the initials “E. H.” etched below the striking plate. This was most likely the owner of the box. The box incorporates a working lock and key. Inside, the box features a candle box on the left-hand side. The interior is clean, dry and practical and usable. The interior also retains its original floorboards and backboards. The box sits on a moulded plinth base. The back of the box retains its original panels along with the original floor. Overall, this trunk boasts a lovely rich original colour and patination.
This item would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom. Asides from use a bible box, it could be used as a TV stand, small coffee table, ottoman or blanket box etc.
As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
The bible box is in good original condition. Nominal old use marks to the top (cup marks), external sides and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). The carvings on the front of the box are original. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The original iron hinges are in good working condition. The trunk retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The box incorporates a working lock (with key). The box retains its original colour and patination to the exterior. The trunk is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 26.8cm or 10½”
Width = 69cm or 27⅛” or 2ft 3”
Depth = 46.4cm or 18¼” or 1ft 6¼”
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