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Description

A 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with elegantly carved panels to front. Opening to reveal a paper lined interior, as well as a paper lined underneath.

Dimensions

Height - 62.5cm

Width - 119cm

Depth - 52.5cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Width

119cm (46.85")

Depth

525cm (206.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1113960

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Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

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Description

A 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer with elegantly carved panels to front. Opening to reveal a paper lined interior, as well as a paper lined underneath.

Dimensions

Height - 62.5cm

Width - 119cm

Depth - 52.5cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Width

119cm (46.85")

Depth

525cm (206.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1113960

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Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

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ObjectCoffers & Chests
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPanelled lid, Geometric carvings, Foliate motifs, Stile feet
SizeW 119 cm (47 in) x D 525 cm (207 in)

FAQs

Coffers originated primarily as secure storage trunks for valuables, documents, and textiles in domestic and ecclesiastical settings before the widespread use of wardrobes and chest of drawers.

Authentic pieces are predominantly constructed from solid British oak using traditional frame-and-panel techniques, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and hand-forged iron hardware.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut tool marks, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation, peg construction irregularities, and consistency in wear patterns typical of pre-industrial cabinet making.

A period coffer functions effectively as a grounding element at the foot of a bed, beneath a window, or as a characterful coffee table, contrasting against minimalist contemporary decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged wooden surface.