{"product_id":"antique-17th-century-welsh-oak-bible-box-rare-early-vernacular-coffer","title":"Antique 17th Century Welsh Oak Bible Box - Rare Early Vernacular Coffer","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis genuine 17th-century (Charles I or II period) box is a superb example of early Welsh woodworking. Crafted from thick, solid English oak, the box features a heavy single-plank lid and traditional \"dovetailed\" corner construction. The lid is decorated around the edges with rare \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"282\"\u003ehand-stamped \"crescent\" or \"lunette\" motifs\u003c\/b\u003e, a classic regional decorative technique used in early Welsh furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe box retains its original substantial \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003ehand-forged iron lock plate and hasp\u003c\/b\u003e, a feature of significant historical value. The interior is spacious and was likely originally designed to protect the family Bible and important legal documents. The dark, \"ebonised\" aged patina of the oak tells the story of nearly 400 years of domestic history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe box is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eauthentic antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e, showing the incredible character expected of a 400-year-old object:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIronwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003eoriginal hand-forged iron lock plate and hasp are present\u003c\/b\u003e (no key). The hinges are secure but show historic rust and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e The oak shows \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eextensive historic marks, deep scratches, staining, and surface losses\u003c\/b\u003e consistent with its great age. There is a visible crack running through the center of the lid plank (see detail photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e The hand-stamped crescent carvings remain visible and charmingly uneven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e Structurally sound and very heavy for its size. The floor of the box shows centuries of wear but remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/b\u003e 69 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/b\u003e 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57491829162367,"sku":"605\/0056","price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_5462.jpg?v=1778354913","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-17th-century-welsh-oak-bible-box-rare-early-vernacular-coffer","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}