Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
• Item: 17th Century Oak Coffer
• Circa: 1680
• Period: Charles II
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Width: 108.5cm / 42¾” / 3ft 6¾”
• Moulded three panel top
• Lozenge shaped carved floral panels
• Scratch carved border
• Peg & joined panelled design
• Original length inset scribe carved feet (stiles)
• Original Iron loop hinges
• Working steel lock & key
• Original carvings
• Original back & floor boards
• Original polish & patination
• Superb deep rich oxblood colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
The oak coffer features a moulded three panel top and joined section below, which is constructed with butt joints, secured by pegs. The lid opens on the original iron loop hinges, to reveal a spacious clean and dry interior. 17th century oak coffer features an old steel working lock with key and decorative brass star shaped key escutcheon. The three panels are decorated with the original carvings, featuring lozenge shaped panels, with decorative floral petal carvings centres and scratch carved border visible to the stiles and rails across the frame of the coffer. The 17th century oak coffer retains its original inset side panels along with standing on the original stiles (feet), which also boast inset scribe carving along the entire length. The back of the coffer retains its original rough-hewn panels along with the original floor. Overall, this oak chest boasts a stunning rich colour and patination.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English late 17th century oak coffer, with a triple panel front, featuring its original carvings, circa 1680, in good condition. The oak coffer has been cleaned and wax-polished, to a professional standard in our workshop. Nominal old marks to the top (see photos) 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 would have received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The coffer features an old replacement working lock with key. We believe the iron strap hinges are original. The 17th century oak coffer stands on the original stiles (feet) and the carvings to the front rail, panels & stiles are also original. The 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 of such quality and in this clean condition.
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.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA.
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Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
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Antique English Late 17th Century Carved Oak Triple Panel Coffer Chest Blanket Box (Circa 1680)
