Sold 27 July 2025 · F E Anderson Antiques

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Description

A long early 18th century oak six plank coffer , the top with moulded edge and original hinges opens to reveal an interior with fitted candle box. Good shaped ends and in nice condition throughout with original colour and patina, useful piece that you could even sit on. English/Welsh Circa 1730.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Depth

39cm (15.35")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1156608

Dealers Notes

Our opening times are Monday (by appointment) Tuesday - Saturday 10.30 till 5 pm.

Description

A long early 18th century oak six plank coffer , the top with moulded edge and original hinges opens to reveal an interior with fitted candle box.

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Good shaped ends and in nice condition throughout with original colour and patina, useful piece that you could even sit on.

F E Anderson Antiques

English/Welsh Circa 1730.

Date of Manufacture

F E Anderson Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

125cm (49.21")

Depth

39cm (15.35")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1156608

About the Dealer

F E Anderson Antiques

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Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

F E Anderson Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA

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F E Anderson Antiques

Telephone 07773 795 931

Location

5 High Street
Welshpool
Powys
SY21 7JF
Wales
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/feanderson

Verified Since Feb 2014

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ObjectChests and Coffers
Period18th century
StyleEnglish Country
MaterialOak, Iron
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsPlank construction, Hinged lid, Keyhole escutcheon, Extended stile feet
SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the finish.

An antique coffer can function effectively as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a functional storage bench in a hallway.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-tool marks such as adze or pit-saw striations, iron or hand-wrought iron hardware, traditional joinery, and natural patination accumulated over centuries.

Authentic period coffers are typically constructed from native hardwoods like oak, often utilising pegged mortise and tenon joints or heavy board-built plank construction.

A coffer is a historical box or chest traditionally used for storing valuables, documents, or textiles, often serving as a precursor to modern chests of drawers.