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George I Oak Coffer
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George I Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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An unusual George I six plank oak coffer with carved frame three plank front c.1720. Six plank construction with moulded edge hinged top, hand sawn back and shaped foot to the side planks. The front with unusual framed construction, with geometric motifs to the top rail and moulded edges, and carved relief to the rest of the frame. The hinged lid with original hand forged hook and eye hinges; lock clasp to the front matching the original lock plate. Opens to reveal a clean interior. Superb original rich colour and superb patina, presented in excellent original condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" long x 16.5" deep x 20" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116672
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40110
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Description
An unusual George I six plank oak coffer with carved frame three plank front c.1720.
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Six plank construction with moulded edge hinged top, hand sawn back and shaped foot to the side planks.
Sturmans Antiques

The front with unusual framed construction, with geometric motifs to the top rail and moulded edges, and carved relief to the rest of the frame. The hinged lid with original hand forged hook and eye hinges; lock clasp to the front matching the original lock plate. Opens to reveal a clean interior. Superb original rich colour and superb patina, presented in excellent original condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" long x 16.5" deep x 20" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116672
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40110
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Oak Coffer

Archive II A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. View III
Archive IV A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. View IV
Archive V A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. View V
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Archive VII A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate. View VII
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DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate.
George I Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1116672
A rectangular dark oak coffer featuring carved friezes, panelled construction, and a central metal lockplate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved frieze, Panelled construction, Strapwork carving, Exposed hinges
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A George I oak coffer dates from the early 18th century, a transitional period in English furniture design that moved away from heavy Jacobean ornamentation towards slightly more refined proportions while retaining robust construction.

These coffers are constructed primarily from solid English oak, utilising traditional frame-and-panel techniques with pegged joints, hand-carved friezes, and wrought iron strap hinges and locks.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails and wooden pegs, uniform natural oxidisation and wear patterns, hand-planed board surfaces, and historical tool marks consistent with 18th-century craftsmanship.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively as a grounding focal point in modern spaces, serving as a functional storage trunk at the end of a bed, a living room coffee table, or an entryway accent piece.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood without sealing the historic finish.
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