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17th Century Oak Sword Chest
Treehouse Antiques
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17th Century Oak Sword Chest

17th century
Description

Antique oak sword chest circa 1650-1680, lovely hand made hinges to the lift top with a small candle box to the interior. Simply made from six planks of oak all held together with hand made nails and in good solid condition.

Height 26 inches ...66 cm

Width 46 inches ...117 cm

Depth 16 1/4 inches...41 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Sword Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1138639
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UK mainland delivery £25 - £125 for far flung areas of scotland etc please contact US for a quote. Viewing is by appointment. Collection is always welcome.

Any enquiries regarding this item please telephone ian 07885472759 or

Linda 07886370802

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Antique oak sword chest circa 1650-1680, lovely hand made hinges to the lift top with a small candle box to the interior.
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Simply made from six planks of oak all held together with hand made nails and in good solid condition.
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Height 26 inches ...66 cm

Width 46 inches ...117 cm

Depth 16 1/4 inches...41 cm

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Treehouse Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Sword Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138639
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A long 17th-century oak sword chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass escutcheon, and bootjack shaped ends.
17TH CENTURY OAK SWORD CHEST
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A long 17th-century oak sword chest featuring a hinged top lid, brass escutcheon, and bootjack shaped ends.
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A sword chest is a long, narrow wooden coffer primarily used in early modern households to store weapons, edged blades, and long textiles. These chests feature extended proportions designed specifically to accommodate items that would not fit inside standard square storage coffers.

Seventeenth-century coffers were predominantly constructed from slow-grown English oak, known for its density and durability. Construction relied on six-board assembly joined with iron nails, wood pegs, or hand-cut dovetails, often incorporating cut-out bootjack end panels to raise the base off cold floors.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-hewn pit-saw marks, irregular plane marks, and uneven wear along edges and bases. Original metalwork often shows hand-forged iron hinges, wire staple hinges, or early brass escutcheons accompanied by natural timber shrinkage around wooden dowels and iron fixings.

A long oak coffer serves as a functional anchor piece at the foot of a bed, within an entrance hall, or alongside a dining area. Combining the heavy timber texture with contemporary linen fabrics, modern art, or neutral plaster walls balances historic character with clean minimalism.

Antique oak should be kept in stable humidity conditions away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or splitting. Regular dusting and an occasional application of clear beeswax polish preserve the existing patina and protect the wood surface without altering its historic finish.
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