What is a joined oak coffer?

A joined oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed using frame-and-panel joinery, held together with mortise and tenon joints and wooden pegs rather than modern nails.

What construction methods were used for 18th-century oak coffers?

18th-century coffers were constructed from local hardwoods such as English oak, utilising hand-planed panels, hand-forged iron hardware, and dowels to allow timber movement over time.

How do you identify an authentic Georgian oak coffer?

Authentic period coffers display hand-hewn timber textures, wooden peg construction, hand-forged iron lock plates, and uneven saw marks consistent with pre-industrial woodworking.

How can an antique oak coffer be styled in a modern interior?

An antique coffer can be positioned at the foot of a bed, used as a central coffee table, or placed in a hallway as a functional storage bench to contrast with modern decor.

How should an antique oak coffer be maintained and cared for?

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically, while maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat.

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Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

18th century

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Oak Coffer

• Circa: 1700 - 1720

• Period: George I

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid oak

• Moulded panelled top

• Twin panelled front

• Original lunette carvings

• Wide moulded central mullion

• Primitive peg mortice and tenon joints

• Original length reeded feet (stiles)

• Original iron loop hinges

• Original striking plate & hasp

• Working lock & key

• Internal candle box

• Clean and dry interior

• Original floor panels

• Lovely small proportions

• Original polish & patination

• Superb deep rich oxblood colour

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

Description:

This is a good quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak coffer, of primitive design, boasting its original carvings, with small proportions, circa 1700 - 1720, in excellent clean original condition. The oak chest is constructed with a triple panel top, within a moulded and reeded frame. The front of the oak trunk displays a primitive design, retaining the original lunette carvings along the top rail, with twin inset panels below, separated by a moulded mullion and stiles (feet) of different widths – we think the fact that the front is not symmetrical, adds to its primitive character. The lid opens on its original iron loop hinges to reveal a spacious interior, which features an internal oak candle box and lid on the right-hand side. The interior is clean and dry and offers plenty of practical storage space. The Georgian oak coffer also retains its original oak floor. The lid is secured by a working steel hasp, striking plate and a restored working lock and key. The coffer stands on the original stiles (feet). The back of the coffer retains its original rough-hewn panels along with the original floor and the frame is constructed with traditional pegged mortice and tenon joints. Overall, this Georgian oak coffer boasts a stunning colour; as it retains its original patination, built up from hundreds of years of cleaning and polishing.

Condition Report:

This is a good quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak coffer, of primitive design, boasting its original carvings, with small proportions, circa 1700 - 1720, in excellent clean original condition. Nominal old marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Such old use marks are inevitable and perfectly acceptable due to its age and use it has received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The oak chest also retains the original iron loop hinges. The coffer also incorporates a working steel has and restored lock and working key. The coffer stands on extended stiles (feet) and the carvings to the front rail are original. The Georgian oak coffer is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this coffer, it is in good condition. It is rare to find a coffer of this period in such clean condition.

Price:

The price for this item is £895 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.

Physical Dimensions

Height

60.5cm (23.82")

Width

110cm (43.31")

Depth

51.3cm (20.20")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1054724

Dealers Internal Reference

85370

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

Summary:

• Item: Georgian Oak Coffer

• Circa: 1700 - 1720

• Period: George I

• Provenance: England, UK

• Wood: Solid oak

• Moulded panelled top

• Twin panelled front

• Original lunette carvings

• Wide moulded central mullion

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved upper frieze, panelled front, and hinged rectangular lid. — fig 1. Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

• Primitive peg mortice and tenon joints

• Original length reeded feet (stiles)

• Original iron loop hinges

• Original striking plate & hasp

• Working lock & key

• Internal candle box

• Clean and dry interior

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved upper frieze, panelled front, and hinged rectangular lid. — fig 2. Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

• Original floor panels

• Lovely small proportions

• Original polish & patination

• Superb deep rich oxblood colour

• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*

• Free 14-day UK returns

Description:

This is a good quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak coffer, of primitive design, boasting its original carvings, with small proportions, circa 1700 - 1720, in excellent clean original condition. The oak chest is constructed with a triple panel top, within a moulded and reeded frame. The front of the oak trunk displays a primitive design, retaining the original lunette carvings along the top rail, with twin inset panels below, separated by a moulded mullion and stiles (feet) of different widths – we think the fact that the front is not symmetrical, adds to its primitive character.

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The lid opens on its original iron loop hinges to reveal a spacious interior, which features an internal oak candle box and lid on the right-hand side.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

The interior is clean and dry and offers plenty of practical storage space. The Georgian oak coffer also retains its original oak floor. The lid is secured by a working steel hasp, striking plate and a restored working lock and key. The coffer stands on the original stiles (feet). The back of the coffer retains its original rough-hewn panels along with the original floor and the frame is constructed with traditional pegged mortice and tenon joints. Overall, this Georgian oak coffer boasts a stunning colour; as it retains its original patination, built up from hundreds of years of cleaning and polishing.

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved upper frieze, panelled front, and hinged rectangular lid. — fig 3. Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

Condition Report:

This is a good quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak coffer, of primitive design, boasting its original carvings, with small proportions, circa 1700 - 1720, in excellent clean original condition. Nominal old marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. Such old use marks are inevitable and perfectly acceptable due to its age and use it has received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The oak chest also retains the original iron loop hinges. The coffer also incorporates a working steel has and restored lock and working key. The coffer stands on extended stiles (feet) and the carvings to the front rail are original. The Georgian oak coffer is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this coffer, it is in good condition. It is rare to find a coffer of this period in such clean condition.

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved upper frieze, panelled front, and hinged rectangular lid. — fig 4. Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

Price:

The price for this item is £895 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands.

fig 5. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved upper frieze, panelled front, and hinged rectangular lid. — fig 5. Antique English 18th Century Georgian Oak Joined & Panelled Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1720)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode.