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Tudor-period Welsh Oak Carved Chest or Coffer, Circa 1560
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Tudor-period Welsh Oak Carved Chest or Coffer, Circa 1560

16th century
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Description

A truly magnificent coffer of small proportions in the traditional six-plank form, made of native Welsh oak. The lid has a moulded front and rear with chip-carved edges, joined to the box with pin hinges. The front has a bold and deeply-carved running floral ornament of exceptional quality, above the original idiosyncratic owner's initials "SH", and with chip-carved edges. There are also later stamped inventory initials, "RR". The protruding sides are raised on shaped "feet".

The coffer has the most wonderful untouched historical finish.

North-east Wales, circa 1560

(Later lock and lockplate)

Height: 22 ins.; 56 cms.

Width: 38.5 ins.; 98 cms.

Depth: 13.25 ins.; 34 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Tudor Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

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SA1142255
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Description
A truly magnificent coffer of small proportions in the traditional six-plank form, made of native Welsh oak. The lid has a moulded front and rear with chip-carved edges, joined to the box with pin hinges.
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The front has a bold and deeply-carved running floral ornament of exceptional quality, above the original idiosyncratic owner's initials "SH", and with chip-carved edges.
WelshAntiques

There are also later stamped inventory initials, "RR". The protruding sides are raised on shaped "feet".

The coffer has the most wonderful untouched historical finish.

North-east Wales, circa 1560

(Later lock and lockplate)

Height: 22 ins.; 56 cms.

Width: 38.5 ins.; 98 cms.

Depth: 13.25 ins.; 34 cms.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Tudor Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142255
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Archive I A 16th-century Tudor carved oak coffer featuring a carved rosette frieze, central wrought iron lockplate, and slab end supports.

Tudor-period Welsh Oak Carved Chest or Coffer, Circa 1560

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A 16th-century Tudor carved oak coffer featuring a carved rosette frieze, central wrought iron lockplate, and slab end supports.
Tudor-period Welsh Oak Carved Chest or Coffer, circa 1560
Ref: SA1142255
A 16th-century Tudor carved oak coffer featuring a carved rosette frieze, central wrought iron lockplate, and slab end supports.
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A Tudor oak coffer is a wooden storage chest produced in Britain during the 16th century, characterised by sturdy native oak timber, hand-carved decorative friezes, and early joinery methods.

Early coffers were crafted from solid oak boards or panels joined with wooden trunnels and iron nails, featuring hand-forged iron lockplates, strap hinges, and relief-carved geometric or floral motifs.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, natural wood shrinkage around iron fastenings, original hand-forged hardware with historic oxidisation, and genuine surface wear across carved high points.

A period oak coffer serves as a grounding focal point when placed in an entryway, against a neutral wall in a living space, or at the foot of a bed, offering functional concealed storage.

Maintain the wood finish by placing the chest away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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