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18th Century Oak Coffer
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18th Century Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 3 June 2025 · Coast Antiques
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This 18th Century Oak Coffer is a beautiful example of solid oak craftsmanship from the 18th century. Its large size includes a 4 panel lid, 3 panel front, and detailed carving all around. Although it shows some signs of age, its general condition is good and has been treated for historic woodworm in the leg areas."

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Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1065495
Description
This 18th Century Oak Coffer is a beautiful example of solid oak craftsmanship from the 18th century. Its large size includes a 4 panel lid, 3 panel front, and detailed carving all around.
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Although it shows some signs of age, its general condition is good and has been treated for historic woodworm in the leg areas.
Coast Antiques

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Date of Manufacture

Coast Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1065495
Coast Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Oak Coffer

Archive II An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View II
Archive III An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View IX
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Archive XII An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze. View XII
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Coast Antiques

Coast Antiques
Telephone 07809 566391
Location
58 Abergele Rd
Colwyn Bay
Wales
LL29 7PP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/coastantiques
Verified Since Apr 2023
Items For Sale 63
Items Sold 134
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An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze.
18th Century Oak Coffer
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An eighteenth century dark oak coffer featuring heavily carved panels with geometric diamond motifs and lunette borders across the frieze.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric carved panels, Lunette carved frieze, Frame and panel construction, Applied mouldings
  • SizeH 66 cm (26 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

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An oak coffer is a traditional storage chest that dates back to medieval times, originally used for securely storing valuables, documents, and textiles before the widespread use of wardrobes and drawers.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid English oak, utilizing frame-and-panel construction with mortise-and-tenon joints to allow the wood to expand and contract naturally over centuries.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-cut joinery, pegged joints, period-specific carving techniques such as gouge work or lunettes, and natural timber patination resulting from age and use.

An antique coffer serves as an anchor piece that adds warmth and historical texture to contemporary spaces, functioning effectively as a coffee table substitute, hallway storage, or an end-of-bed trunk.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, keeping the timber away from direct heat sources, and occasionally feeding the wood with traditional beeswax to nourish the dry surface.
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