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17th Cent Kingwood Veneered and Brass Mounted Coffre Forte Circa 1690
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17th Cent Kingwood Veneered and Brass Mounted Coffre Forte Circa 1690

17th century
Sold 26 May 2025 · Park Lodge Antiques
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A 17th cent kingwood veneered and brass mounted Coffre Forte circa 1690

the box opens to reveal a vacant interior storage area and the front unlocks to a fall inside of which are two small drawers centred by a secret divider, also secreted in the drawer area are two additional secret drawers and another secreted behind the fall flap.

also concealed under the inside is another small secret compartment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Kingwood Brass Mounted Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA1070000
Description
A 17th cent kingwood veneered and brass mounted Coffre Forte circa 1690

the box opens to reveal a vacant interior storage area and the front unlocks to a fall inside of which are two small drawers centred by a secret divider, also secreted in the drawer area are two additional secret drawers and another secreted behind the fall flap.

also concealed under the inside is another small secret compartment.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Kingwood Brass Mounted Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070000
Park Lodge Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2024
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A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

17th Cent Kingwood Veneered and Brass Mounted Coffre Forte Circa 1690

Archive II A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. View II
Archive III A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. View III
Archive IV A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. View V
Archive VI A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism. View VI
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Telephone 07747 014098
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The Lodge House
Pyrton
Oxfordshire
OX49 5AN
United Kingdom

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Park Lodge Antiques
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Location: The Lodge House, Pyrton, Oxfordshire, OX49 5AN , United Kingdom, , Viewings welcome by appointment.
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A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism.
17th cent kingwood veneered and brass mounted Coffre Forte circa 1690
Ref: SA1070000
A rectangular 17th-century kingwood veneered strongbox featuring elaborate brass strapwork, corner reinforcement, and a central locking mechanism.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialKingwood, Oak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass strapwork, Corner brackets, Central lock plate, Side carry handles
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

An antique strongbox serves as an ideal focal point when placed on a substantial surface like a sideboard or desk, adding historical texture and contrast to contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable room humidity away from direct sunlight and heat sources, occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to the wood and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-forged nature of the brass mounts, the presence of period-correct joinery, natural age-related patina on the timber and metal, and the mechanics of the internal locking system.

These pieces typically feature dense native or exotic timber substrates like oak, pine, or walnut, enhanced by decorative veneers such as kingwood, and assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints alongside heavy iron or brass hardware.

Seventeenth-century strongboxes, often referred to as coffers fortes, are characterised by robust wooden cores heavily reinforced with intricate brass straps, corner plates, and complex locking mechanisms designed for secure storage of valuables.
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