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Early 18th.c. Oak Coffer
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Early 18th.c. Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 12 February 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An attractive early 18th Century Oak Coffer of good colour and offering plenty of storage. The front having well carved arcaded panels with iron escutcheon. The solid planked top with moulded edge and the standing on the original height feet.Dimensions:- Height…25.75’’/ 65.5cm. Width…52.25’’/ 132.5cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1118669
Dealers Internal Reference
24696
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Description
An attractive early 18th Century Oak Coffer of good colour and offering plenty of storage. The front having well carved arcaded panels with iron escutcheon. The solid planked top with moulded edge and the standing on the original height feet.Dimensions:- Height…25.75’’/ 65.5cm. Width…52.25’’/ 132.5cm. Depth…19.5’’/ 49.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £55.
Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
132.5cm (52.17")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Early 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1118669
Dealers Internal Ref
24696
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2010
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An early 18th-century rectangular oak coffer featuring intricately carved arched panels and standing on upright stile feet.
Early 18th.C. Oak Coffer
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An early 18th-century rectangular oak coffer featuring intricately carved arched panels and standing on upright stile feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers and Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly 18th Century
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved arched panels, Pegged mortise and tenon joints, Moulded hinged lid, Extended stile feet
  • SizeH 65.5 cm (26 in) x W 132.5 cm (52 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

FAQs

An oak coffer is a traditional storage chest that dates back to medieval times, originally used for storing valuables, documents, and textiles before fitted wardrobes became common.

Authentic period coffers are constructed primarily from solid English oak, frequently utilising frame-and-panel construction held together with pegged mortise and tenon joints.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut joints, traditional tool marks, timber shrinkage, and a natural oxidised patina that develops over centuries of use.

This piece can be used functionally as a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or as a decorative coffee table in a living room to add texture and historical contrast.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations, treating it occasionally with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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