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Wonderful 16th Century Oak Coffer

17th century
Sold 29 December 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A wonderfully original 16th century six plank boarded oak coffer with original hand forged hinges and lock plate with clasp c.1580. Constructed in hand sawn oak, with hinged lid, moulding to the edge and original hand forged iron strap hinges to the surface. Simple moulded line decoration to the front panel with original lock plate and matching clasp. The single plank sides with moulded line decoration and simple inverted v to the base of each side forming the foot. The lid opening to reveal a clean interior. Superb original colour and amazing original patina to the timber and extending to the iron fittings. Presented in superb original condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 40" long x 15.75" deep x 23" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oak Coffer to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159699
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 41831
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Description
A wonderfully original 16th century six plank boarded oak coffer with original hand forged hinges and lock plate with clasp c.1580.
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Constructed in hand sawn oak, with hinged lid, moulding to the edge and original hand forged iron strap hinges to the surface.
Sturmans Antiques

Simple moulded line decoration to the front panel with original lock plate and matching clasp. The single plank sides with moulded line decoration and simple inverted v to the base of each side forming the foot. The lid opening to reveal a clean interior. Superb original colour and amazing original patina to the timber and extending to the iron fittings. Presented in superb original condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 40" long x 15.75" deep x 23" high.

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

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
101.5cm (39.96")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oak Coffer to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159699
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 41831
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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An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View II
Archive III An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View III
Archive IV An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View IV
Archive V An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View VIII
Archive IX An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View IX
Archive X An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate. View X
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2012
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An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate.
Wonderful 16th Century Oak Coffer
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An antique dark oak coffer with a hinged lid, raised on stile feet and fitted with iron strap hinges and a central lockplate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleTudor / Elizabethan
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-forged iron strap hinges, Extended stile legs, Plank lid construction, Central iron lockplate
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 101.5 cm (40 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A coffer is a traditional storage chest that served as one of the primary pieces of furniture in medieval and Tudor households, used primarily for storing valuables, linens, and documents.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using frame-and-panel techniques, joined by pegged mortise and tenon joints, and reinforced with hand-forged iron strap hinges and locks.

Authentic period pieces exhibit tool marks from adzes and pit saws, hand-wrought iron hardware, pegged joints without modern metal screws, and natural timber oxidisation accumulated over centuries.

An antique coffer can function as a coffee table in a living room, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a sculptural anchor piece in a neutral minimalist hallway to add texture and historical contrast.

Protect the timber from direct sunlight and sudden humidity fluctuations, avoid modern silicone-based polishes, and apply microcrystalline wax occasionally to nourish and protect the dry wood surface.
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