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Large Oak Linen Fold Blanket Box Dated 1673
Raines Antiques
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Large Oak Linen Fold Blanket Box Dated 1673

19th century
For Sale by Raines Antiques
Description

A large oak linen fold chest dating from the second half of the 19th century

The hinged three plank top opens to generous storage

A riveted metal plaque initialled AGM and bearing the date 1673

Four linen fold panels to the front and conforming panels to the sides

Good condition, minor age related marks

HEIGHT 87cm

WIDTH 177cm

DEPTH 64cm

Internal

HEIGHT 53cm

WIDTH 163cm

DEPTH 53cm

Delivery can be arranged. Please provide a postcode and an appropriate delivery charge will be calculated

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Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Raines Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Linenfold Coffer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015536
Dealers Internal Reference
#8981
Description
A large oak linen fold chest dating from the second half of the 19th century

The hinged three plank top opens to generous storage

A riveted metal plaque initialled AGM and bearing the date 1673

Four linen fold panels to the front and conforming panels to the sides

fig 1. A 17th-century dark oak coffer with carved linenfold front panels and a central metal escutcheon dated 1673.
fig 1. Large Oak Linen Fold Blanket Box Dated 1673

Good condition, minor age related marks

HEIGHT 87cm

WIDTH 177cm

DEPTH 64cm

Internal

HEIGHT 53cm

WIDTH 163cm

DEPTH 53cm

Delivery can be arranged. Please provide a postcode and an appropriate delivery charge will be calculated

Viewing by appointment only

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
177cm (69.69")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Raines Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Linenfold Coffer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1015536
Dealers Internal Ref
#8981
Raines Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2017
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Raines Antiques
Telephone 0777 58 38 328
Location
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rainesantiques
Verified Since Feb 2017
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A 17th-century dark oak coffer with carved linenfold front panels and a central metal escutcheon dated 1673.
Large Oak Linen Fold Blanket Box Dated 1673
Ref: SA1015536
A 17th-century dark oak coffer with carved linenfold front panels and a central metal escutcheon dated 1673.
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A linenfold oak coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest decorated with carved panels designed to imitate the folds of folded linen cloth. Popular throughout Northern Europe during the late medieval and Renaissance periods, these pieces served as primary storage for textiles, household linens, and valuables.

17th-century coffers were constructed using solid joinery techniques, typically featuring oak framing joined by mortise and tenon joints held in place with wooden pegs. The structure incorporates floating inset panels, such as linenfold carvings, to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of the timber.

Authentic period coffers display hand-hewn timber marks, irregular peg placement, and natural shrinkage across wood grain widths over time. Original period metalwork, such as iron or brass escutcheons and hinges, will show uneven hand-forged characteristics and localized patination.

A period oak coffer functions effectively as a focal point in an entry hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as a low console behind a seating arrangement. The rich timber texture offers visual weight and pairs well with neutral textiles, stone surfaces, and clean-lined contemporary decor.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent the timber from splitting or warping.
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