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Georgian Oak Coffor Bach
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Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

18th century
Sold 27 February 2026 · Havard and Havard
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Description

A Georgian oak coffor bach of typical form with a moulded edge lid and two, ogee-arched, fielded panels above a drawer. The colour varies from pale brown to reddish black, with good patina. West Wales, probably Carmarthenshire, circa 1770 - 1800.

Traditionally associated with marriage, these miniature versions of larger coffers would have been used to store a woman`s most precious, small possessions and were often passed down through the female line in Welsh families.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Coffer Bach to the Georgian era.

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SA1152937
Description
A Georgian oak coffor bach of typical form with a moulded edge lid and two, ogee-arched, fielded panels above a drawer. The colour varies from pale brown to reddish black, with good patina. West Wales, probably Carmarthenshire, circa 1770 - 1800.
fig 1. A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles.
fig 1. Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

Traditionally associated with marriage, these miniature versions of larger coffers would have been used to store a woman`s most precious, small possessions and were often passed down through the female line in Welsh families.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Coffer Bach to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152937
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Archive I A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

Archive II A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View II
Archive III A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View III
Archive IV A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View IV
Archive V A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View V
Archive VI A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View VI
Archive VII A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View VII
Archive VIII A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles. View VIII
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 34
Items Sold 149
Havard and Havard
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A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles.
Georgian Oak Coffor Bach
Ref: SA1152937
A small dark oak Georgian coffer bach featuring dual fielded panels and a single long drawer with brass swing handles.
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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
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Ogee arches, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 36.5 cm (14 in)

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A coffer bach, translating from Welsh as little coffer, is a miniature chest traditionally made in Wales during the 17th and 18th centuries. These small chests were frequently given as wedding gifts to store valuables, documents, or small textiles.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid native timber, particularly oak, utilizing traditional joinery methods such as panel-and-frame construction, hand-cut dovetails for drawers, and pegged joints. Hand-wrought iron or brass hardware is standard for hinges, handles, and escutcheons.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the timber grain, tool marks, patination, and the construction methods used on the interior and underside. Genuine pieces exhibit age-appropriate wear, hand-planed surfaces, and original fixings or historically sympathetic replacements.

This item functions effectively as a focal point when placed on a sideboard, console table, or deep window sill to provide historical contrast in a modern setting. It also serves as a functional container for organizing small items while introducing texture and warmth to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping and splitting. Maintenance involves occasional application of traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve the natural patina without using modern silicone-based polishes.
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