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George III Oak Coffer Bach
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George III Oak Coffer Bach

18th century
Sold 15 March 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A George III period oak coffer bach with single drawer to the base and original patina. Plank top with moulded edge sat over a four plank base with moulded waist, single shallow drawer below with moulded edges and original handles. Sat on a moulded plinth with fretted decoration to the foot. Original brass lock plate to the front, the hinged top opening to reveal a clean interior. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques.

Measures 22" wide x 11.5" deep x 15" high.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1129236
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 40979
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Description
A George III period oak coffer bach with single drawer to the base and original patina.
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Plank top with moulded edge sat over a four plank base with moulded waist, single shallow drawer below with moulded edges and original handles.
Sturmans Antiques

Sat on a moulded plinth with fretted decoration to the foot. Original brass lock plate to the front, the hinged top opening to reveal a clean interior. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques.

Measures 22" wide x 11.5" deep x 15" high.

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

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129236
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 40979
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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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Oak Coffer Bach

Archive II A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons. View VI
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DL8 3QW
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Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons.
George III Oak Coffer Bach
Ref: SA1129236
A rectangular antique George III oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, a single base drawer with brass swing handles, and decorative brass keyhole escutcheons.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Single base drawer, Brass escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A coffer bach, translating from Welsh as little box or little coffer, is a traditional miniature chest originating in Wales. Historically, these scaled-down coffers were often crafted as wedding gifts or presentation pieces to store precious items, documents, or small textiles.

Georgian period furniture of this type typically utilizes solid homegrown oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and brass hardware such as escutcheons and swing handles on lower drawers.

Authentication involves examining the timber grain for natural ageing, checking for hand-carved or hand-sawn markings indicative of period tools, inspecting the forged or cast brass fittings, and verifying the construction methods consistent with late 18th-century cabinetry.

An antique coffer bach can be styled as a surface accent on a sturdy sideboard, console table, or chest of drawers, serving as a functional storage receptacle for keepsakes while adding historical texture and warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber warping or fading, and occasionally applying natural beeswax to nourish the wood grain rather than using modern liquid polishes.
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