This is an antique bible box on stand, an English oak writing slope dating from the 17th century and later.



- Centuries old oak bible box raised on Victorian stand
- Grain interest in the attractive honey coloured oak
- The raked top features a lower book-rest lip moulding
- Extended back allowing close wall placement

- Dispaying hand carved diamond lozenge decoration
- Brass escutcheon over original iron lock, key absent
- The fall lifts to reveal voluminous storage within
- Later fitted with a removable stationery tray

- The box locates snugly into a lip moulding on top of the purpose made stand
- Desirable aged patina and grain interest to the frieze
- Raised on gently tapering, square section legs

Ecclesiastical overtones in this well presented piece that serves well as a writing slope. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

**Dimensions:
**Max Width: 70cm (27.5'')
Max Depth: 44cm (17.25'')
Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')

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Our Ref:10.1814