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A 17th Century English Guild Chest.
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A 17th Century English Guild Chest.

17th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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A 17th century English guild chest and constructed entirely from cedar. The chest has a shallow carved front which bares the coat of arms for the worshipful company of blacksmiths and is dated 1669, which puts it in the reign of Charles II, below the coat of arms is the moto "by Hammer of hand al arts do stand". Either side of the coat of arms is the tree of life, probably representing growth, death and rebirth, i.e the passing down of the skill of the blacksmith to the younger apprentice, and the craftsmanship and work being eternal through this cycle.

The chest has a few minor restorations commensurate with age, the surface has a superb colour and patination and the scent of the cedar is very pleasant when you open the lid.

Measurements - Height 59cm x Length 136cm x 59cm

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Guild Chest to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121196
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A 17th century English guild chest and constructed entirely from cedar. The chest has a shallow carved front which bares the coat of arms for the worshipful company of blacksmiths and is dated 1669, which puts it in the reign of Charles II, below the coat of arms is the moto "by Hammer of hand al arts do stand".
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Either side of the coat of arms is the tree of life, probably representing growth, death and rebirth, i.
Youngs Antiques

e the passing down of the skill of the blacksmith to the younger apprentice, and the craftsmanship and work being eternal through this cycle.

fig 1. A rectangular 17th-century English oak guild chest featuring elaborate incised carvings and a central coat of arms on the front panel.
fig 1. A 17th Century English Guild Chest.

The chest has a few minor restorations commensurate with age, the surface has a superb colour and patination and the scent of the cedar is very pleasant when you open the lid.

Measurements - Height 59cm x Length 136cm x 59cm

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this 17th Century Guild Chest to the 17th Century.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121196
Youngs Antiques
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Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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Archive I A rectangular 17th-century English oak guild chest featuring elaborate incised carvings and a central coat of arms on the front panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 17th Century English Guild Chest.

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A rectangular 17th-century English oak guild chest featuring elaborate incised carvings and a central coat of arms on the front panel.
A 17th century English guild chest.
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A rectangular 17th-century English oak guild chest featuring elaborate incised carvings and a central coat of arms on the front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIncised carving, Heraldic crest, Symmetrical foliage, Strapwork border
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 136 cm (54 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

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Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood without sealing it.

Such pieces serve as functional focal points, functioning effectively as coffee tables in living rooms or as statement storage units in hallways, contrasting effectively against modern minimalist backdrops.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut joinery, iron-forged hinges and locks, tool marks consistent with period implements, and the natural oxidisation and shrinkage patterns characteristic of centuries-old timber.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel techniques, joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints, and fitted with hand-forged iron hardware.

Seventeenth-century guild chests were commissioned by trade guilds to securely store documents, seals, and funds, often featuring intricate carvings denoting the specific trade or civic identity.
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