{"product_id":"antique-17th-century-oak-bible-box-dated-1654-initialled-heavily-carved-faint-protection-mark-to-one-side","title":"Antique 17th Century Oak Bible Box Dated 1654, Initialled, Heavily Carved, Cryptic Text \u0026 Symbols, Faint Protection Mark To One Side","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fascinating Antique 17th Century Oak Bible Box, Dated 1654, Initialled ‘E.G’ And Heavily Carved. It Has A Faint Protection Mark To One Side (See Photo 12 For Provenance). The Carved Wording And Symbols Along The Top Of The Box Add An Extra Layer Of Mystery And Intrigue To The Piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Bible box was a small wooden chest, usually rectangular and with a sloping lid, made to store t\u003c\/span\u003ehe household Bible, often the most valuable object in a home, and sometimes writing materials or important papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were placed on tables, cupboards, or desks and symbolised both literacy and faith. Owning one implied the family could read scripture, which was a matter of pride after the Reformation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**The Stool The Box Is Sat On Is Not Included**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is okay. Needs some work. The lid is unattached from the box. It would have originally had some metal hoops connecting the lid to the box. The lid itself has been repaired through the middle. There are other signs of age related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 41.5cm x 25cm x 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2750 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56306045485439,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/DEA0D7A5-3546-435D-8334-0CCAAA0571CE.jpg?v=1761737133","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/antique-17th-century-oak-bible-box-dated-1654-initialled-heavily-carved-faint-protection-mark-to-one-side","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}