Stock No. 37956

17th Century King Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box

Name: 17th Century King Charles II Carved Oak Bible Box
SKU: 37956
Price: 2895.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

A 17th century King Charles II carved oak bible box. Carved to the face and sides in high relief, this enticing chest was thought to be used to house a precious King James Bible in the late 17th Century. The front face has an ancient lock and clasp, securing the contents of the box. The…

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£2,895.00

Dimensions

Depth: 41.5cm16.34in

Width: 66.5cm26.18in

Height: 21.5cm8.46in

Weight: 8.5kg18.74lbs

Metric

Imperial

Condition Report

Natural shrinkage splitting inside to base, had two sets of hinges in the past. Lots of patina.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Maker

Unknown

Material

Oak, Timber, Wood

Origin

England

Period

17th Century

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1680

Style

Ecclesiastical

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A 17th century King Charles II carved oak bible box.

Carved to the face and sides in high relief, this enticing chest was thought to be used to house a precious King James Bible in the late 17th Century.

The front face has an ancient lock and clasp, securing the contents of the box. The top surface is large and smooth, intended to have the book inside placed on top for reading.

Dated to circa 1680, this reliquary has a rich patina and history, and is ready to hold treasures again.