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18th Century Oak Coffer
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18th Century Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 4 February 2025 · Stalham Antique Gallery
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Description

Late 17th or early 18th century oak coffer or sword chest. With original carved decoration to the front.

A lovely colour.

Circa 1700

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 1700s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1117093
Dealers Internal Reference
1478
Description
Late 17th or early 18th century oak coffer or sword chest. With original carved decoration to the front.

A lovely colour.

Circa 1700

Date of Manufacture

Stalham Antique Gallery has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 1700s.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117093
Dealers Internal Ref
1478
Stalham Antique Gallery
Stalham Antique Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

“i don’t collect things because they are valuable, but because they are interesting, beautiful and have a history.”

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Stalham Antique Gallery is a registered member of CINOA

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A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Oak Coffer

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Archive IV A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware. View IV
Archive V A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware. View V
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Archive VII A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware. View VII
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Stalham Antique Gallery

Stalham Antique Gallery
Telephone 01692 580636
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29 High Street
Stalham
Norfolk
NR12 9AH
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2016
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Stalham Antique Gallery
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A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware.
18th century oak coffer
Ref: SA1117093
A rectangular 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring paneled construction, geometric carvings on the front, and brass hardware.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric paneling, Inscribed carvings, Brass escutcheon, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

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An oak coffer is a traditional storage chest that dates back centuries, evolving from a utilitarian container for valuables, documents, and textiles into a decorative household staple in British homes.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel techniques with pegged joints, often featuring hand-carved details and forged iron or brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joints, tool marks, timber shrinkage, patina development, and period-appropriate ironmongery rather than modern fixings.

An antique coffer serves as a functional anchor piece at the foot of a bed or as a living room coffee table, contrasting textures against contemporary furnishings.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber without damaging the patina.
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