Antique English 17th Century Solid Oak Bible / Writing Box / Trunk / Small Chest (Circa 1690)

Summary:

• Item: Oak Bible Box
• Circa: 1690
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Width (Lid) = 64.5cm / 25⅜” / 2ft 1⅜”
• Two-plank top
• Original chip-edge carvings
• Applied decorative mouldings
• Original iron strap hinges
• Original steel striking plate
• Working hasp, lock (with key)
• Moulded plinth
• Original interior
• Stunning colour & patination
• Good original condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
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Description:

This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with applied moulded decoration, boasting a stunning colour and patination, with original hinges and working lock, circa 1690, in good original condition.  The early oak chest, which is of practical proportions, comprises a two-plank oak top, decorated with the original chip-edge carvings and is secured by the original iron strap hinges and hand-made iron nails.  The oak bible box retains what we believe is the original iron striking plate, which incorporates a restored internal working lock and key.  The lid is secured by an iron hinged hasp, which allows the box to be locked.  The outer box is decorated with simple applied mouldings, terminating on a moulded plinth.  Inside, the interior is clean, dry and functional. The oak chest retains its original, front, side, floorboards and backboards.

This oak bible box would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the office or bedroom, for storing valuable items, such as books, paperwork or jewellery.   As this oak bible box boasts its 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:

This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with applied moulded decoration, boasting a stunning colour and patination, with original hinges and working lock, circa 1690, in good original condition.  Nominal old use marks to the top, external sides and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos).  The chip-edge carvings on the lid are original. The lid also retains original iron strap hinges and hand-made iron nails.  The interior is clean, dry and functional.  The oak box retains what we believe is the original iron striking plate, which incorporates a restored internal working lock, which comes with a working key.  The lid is secured by an iron hinged hasp, which allows the box to be locked.  The oak box retains its original lid, floor, sides and back.  As this oak bible box boasts its 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.  This 17^th century bible box is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.

Dimensions:

Height = 20.5cm / 8⅛”
Width (Lid) = 64.5cm / 25⅜” / 2ft 1⅜”
Depth (including hinges) = 51.7cm / 20⅜” / 1ft 8⅜”

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