17th Century Oak Coffer

Name: 17th Century Oak Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1001140
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Description

17th century low Oak coffer. Continental. Thick one piece top. The front with a moulding. Sledge feet. Original candle box/interior till.

Good colour and patination. Perfect at the end of a bed or as a coffee table.

This coffer is very similar to chests from the Avesnes/Thiérache area of Eastern Picardy which date from the 1650-1725 period. The mid height moulding, sledge feet and construction are very similar. In St Andrew’s Church, Wickhambreaux, Kent there is a chest which bears a resemblance to these examples. Possibly the Kent chest was made in France and imported or that the chest was made by an immigrant craftsman. From 1681-1685 a large number of Huguenot refuges came to England which may explain this.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1001140

Dealers Internal Reference

AF37-5514

Dealers Notes

Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description

17th century low Oak coffer. Continental. Thick one piece top. The front with a moulding. Sledge feet. Original candle box/interior till.

Good colour and patination. Perfect at the end of a bed or as a coffee table.

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This coffer is very similar to chests from the Avesnes/Thiérache area of Eastern Picardy which date from the 1650-1725 period.

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

The mid height moulding, sledge feet and construction are very similar. In St Andrew’s Church, Wickhambreaux, Kent there is a chest which bears a resemblance to these examples. Possibly the Kent chest was made in France and imported or that the chest was made by an immigrant craftsman. From 1681-1685 a large number of Huguenot refuges came to England which may explain this.

fig 1. 17th century Oak Coffer — fig 1. 17th Century Oak Coffer

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions

Height

48cm (18.90")

Width

137cm (53.94")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1001140