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Early Oak Chest
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Early Oak Chest

18th century
Sold 1 November 2025 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An early oak chest

Estate made

Probably a large country house silver chest

Iron side handles

Later brass drawer handles

Later hinges

Pegged and nailed construction

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Early Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127723
Description
An early oak chest

Estate made

Probably a large country house silver chest

Iron side handles

Later brass drawer handles

Later hinges

Pegged and nailed construction

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Early Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127723
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
Dealer Profile

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Archive I An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Oak Chest

Archive II An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View II
Archive III An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View III
Archive IV An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View IV
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Archive IX An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View IX
Archive X An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View X
Archive XI An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XI
Archive XII An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XII
Archive XIII An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XIII
Archive XIV An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XIV
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Archive XX An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XX
Archive XXI An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XXI
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Archive XXIII An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XXIII
Archive XXIV An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles. View XXIV
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
Verified Since Jun 2016
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles.
Early Oak Chest
Ref: SA1127723
An early rectangular wooden chest with a hinged lid, featuring two drawers below the main compartment and side carry handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly English Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Side carry handles, Drawer configuration, Exposed timber grain
  • SizeH 65 cm (26 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

Early oak chests and coffers date back to mediaeval times when they served as the primary form of domestic furniture for storage, seating, and travel before fitted wardrobes existed.

Traditional pieces typically feature frame-and-panel construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged joints, and hand-forged iron hardware rather than modern fixings.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, hand-wrought ironwork, patination of the wood, and traditional joinery methods consistent with the period.

An antique chest provides practical storage while adding historic warmth and texture, functioning effectively as a focal point in a living room, hallway, or bedroom.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax while avoiding harsh modern chemical polishes.
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