Object Description
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with an elm top and bottom, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with stunning original carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good condition.
Summary:
• Item: Oak Bible Box
• Circa: 1680
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak & elm
• Width: 2ft 3⅜”
• Original carvings
• Two-plank elm top
• Victorian iron strap hinges
• Working lock & iron plate & clasp (with key)
• Original interior
• Excellent colour & patination
• Good condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with an elm top and bottom, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with stunning original carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good condition. The oak chest, which is of generous proportions, comprises a moulded two-plank elm top, finished with fine cleated ends and secured by Victorian iron strap hinges. The box incorporates an iron plate and locking clasp, with a restored internal working lock, which comes with a working key. The front and sides of the oak bible box is profusely carved with very good quality original floral and vine leaf arabesque carvings, on a punch work background. Inside, the interior is clean, dry and practical and usable. The interior also retains its original floorboards and backboards. The oak bible box sits on a two-plank elm base. The back of the box retains its original panels along with the original floor. Overall, this small oak chest boasts a lovely rich original patination and stunning colour.
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. Asides from use a storage box, it could be used as a small TV stand, small coffee table, ottoman, blanket box etc.
As oak bible box 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:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak bible box, with an elm top and bottom, boasting a lovely colour and patination, with stunning original carvings to the front and side panels, circa 1680, in good 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 carvings on the front of the box are original. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. We believe the iron strap hinges are old Victorian replacement hinges – they are in good working order. The box retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The oak bible box incorporates an iron plate and locking clasp, with a later working lock and key. The oak chest boasts its original patination and stunning colour to the exterior. This 17th century box is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use.
Dimensions:
Height = 34cm / 13⅜” / 1ft 1⅜”
Width (Lid) = 69.5cm / 27⅜” / 2ft 3⅜”
Depth = 50.5cm / 19⅞” / 1ft 7⅞”
Price:
The price for this item is £0 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns. Please note, the book inside the box is for illustration purposes only and is not included in the sale.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
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Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest trade association of professional art and antique dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of art & antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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