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17th Century Yorkshire Coffer.

Name: 17th Century Yorkshire Coffer.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1051729
Price: 1650 GBP
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17th century

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Description

A well carved Yorkshire oak coffer. Having a planked lid, the front with a finely carved top rail, lozenge panels and stiff leaf stiles.

Excellent colour and condition retaining all the original boarding, till and hinges. One hinge has snapped but reattached a long time ago.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1051729

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Description

A well carved Yorkshire oak coffer. Having a planked lid, the front with a finely carved top rail, lozenge panels and stiff leaf stiles.

Excellent colour and condition retaining all the original boarding, till and hinges. One hinge has snapped but reattached a long time ago.

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

143cm (56.30")

Depth

54cm (21.26")

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1051729

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A 17th-century Yorkshire coffer is a framed oak storage chest originating from Northern England, typically featuring panelled construction decorated with carved geometric lozenges, lunettes, and stylised floral motifs.

These chests were constructed primarily from native English oak using mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, often featuring hand-forged ironwork hinges and lock plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed timbers, irregular pegging around joints, original iron wire or pin hinges, and natural patination with surface wear consistent with centuries of use.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding modern spray polishes, excessive moisture, and direct heat sources.

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