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18th Century Danish Oak Dome Top Coffer
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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18th Century Danish Oak Dome Top Coffer

18th century
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18th century danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790.

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

Strap work on both ends and over the middle, which is continued with the carrying handles each end.  original key and working lock.  traces of original hand painted gilt motifs to the front surface.

Expected minor age shrinkage in between wood joins, minor surface marks and discolourations to metal work.  structurally strong and ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
134.5cm (52.95")
Depth
64.7cm (25.47")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Dome Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1023511
Dealers Internal Reference
EA2947
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Description
18th century danish oak dome top coffer circa 1790.

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

fig 1. An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles.
fig 1. 18th Century Danish Oak Dome Top Coffer

Strap work on both ends and over the middle, which is continued with the carrying handles each end.  original key and working lock.  traces of original hand painted gilt motifs to the front surface.

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Expected minor age shrinkage in between wood joins, minor surface marks and discolourations to metal work.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  structurally strong and ready for everyday use.

Height
77.5cm (30.51")
Width
134.5cm (52.95")
Depth
64.7cm (25.47")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Dome Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1023511
Dealers Internal Ref
EA2947
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Debenham Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles.

18th Century Danish Oak Dome Top Coffer

Archive II An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles. View VI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07715 006 415
Location
73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2012
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles.
18TH CENTURY DANISH OAK DOME TOP COFFER
Ref: SA1023511
An 18th-century Danish dark oak dome-top coffer featuring intricate embossed brass straps, dual lock plates, and heavy side carrying handles.
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A dome top coffer is a wooden storage chest featuring an arched or rounded lid. Popular throughout Northern Europe from the 17th to the 19th century, the domed construction helped shed water during transport and prevented objects from being stacked on top of the lid.

18th-century Scandinavian coffers were typically crafted from solid regional hardwoods such as oak or pine. They were reinforced with hand-forged iron or cast brass straps, hinges, and lock plates to strengthen the timber joints and provide security.

Authentic period trunks display evidence of hand-cut joinery, hand-forged or cast metal fittings, and irregular saw marks on the interior timber. The underside and back panels often exhibit heavy natural oxidisation and shrinkage consistent with historical aging.

A large antique coffer serves as a grounding focal point when positioned in an entryway, living area, or bedroom. It balances minimalist contemporary interiors by adding architectural weight, rich texture, and practical enclosed storage.

Maintain antique oak by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners on decorative brass or iron mounts to prevent striping natural historic tarnish.
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