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18th Century Oak Coffer Chest

18th century
Sold 10 November 2024 · Mersham Manor Antiques
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Description

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A charming 18th century solid oak coffer of peg construction.

Having an attractive three panelled front and top.

The oak has developed a lovely warm, aged patina over the centuries, with much character.

The top opening to reveal the original hinges and large storage area, which is in excellent strong and robust condition.

In excellent antique condition. With expected general signs of age and use.

Very solid sturdy and strong.

The dimensions are.

Height-57cm.

Width-125cm.

Depth-51cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1092999
Description
-Welcome to Mersham Manor Antiques-

A charming 18th century solid oak coffer of peg construction.

Having an attractive three panelled front and top.

The oak has developed a lovely warm, aged patina over the centuries, with much character.

“
The top opening to reveal the original hinges and large storage area, which is in excellent strong and robust condition.
Mersham Manor Antiques
fig 1. An eighteenth-century rectangular oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a hinged lid.
fig 1. 18th Century Oak Coffer Chest

In excellent antique condition. With expected general signs of age and use.

Very solid sturdy and strong.

The dimensions are.

Height-57cm.

Width-125cm.

Depth-51cm.

VIEWING.

Viewings are available at our showroom in Kent, please contact us to make an appointment-thanks.

COLLECTION.

Collection in person is very welcome, we are happy to assist with loading.

DELIVERY.

If courier delivery is required we are happy to give you a quote.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Mersham Manor Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092999
Mersham Manor Antiques
Mersham Manor Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2013

Specialists in fine english furniture

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Archive I An eighteenth-century rectangular oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a hinged lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Oak Coffer Chest

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Mersham Manor Antiques
Telephone 07510 50 33 44 or 07590 50 33 44
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Mersham Manor
Mersham
Ashford
Kent
TN25 6NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mershammanor
Verified Since Nov 2013
Items For Sale 33
Items Sold 833
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An eighteenth-century rectangular oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a hinged lid.
18th Century Oak Coffer Chest
Ref: SA1092999
An eighteenth-century rectangular oak coffer featuring panelled construction and a hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsPanelled front, Pegged joints, Hinged lid, Stiles
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Oak coffers date back to medieval times when they were used primarily for storing valuables, documents, and textiles. By the 17th and 18th centuries, they became standard household fixtures in Britain for holding blankets and linens.

Authentic period coffers are constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel techniques to accommodate wood shrinkage. Joints were traditionally secured with wooden pegs or dowels rather than modern metal fixings.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-tool marks, uneven board thicknesses, pegged joints, and natural oxidisation or patination of the wood over centuries. Replacement hinges or altered bases are common, so inspecting the interior construction is essential.

An antique coffer provides practical storage while serving as a focal point at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or as a coffee table substitute. Its rich timber texture grounds contemporary neutral colour schemes and adds historical depth.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting. Periodically feed the wood with traditional beeswax and avoid modern silicone polishes that can degrade the historic finish.
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