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Dated Oak Ironbound Westphalian Coffeur
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Dated Oak Ironbound Westphalian Coffeur

18th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Pendle Antiques
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Description

This vintage piece of furniture exudes timeless charm and elegance, making it a valuable addition to any home. With its sturdy oak construction and ironbound design, the chest is both stylish and functional. Its perfect for storing a variety of items or simply as a standalone decorative piece. The chest has superb dry patina and has historic woodworm to the front and is a dominant focal point in any room. Also comes with orginal working lock and key.

Height 81cm

Length 172cm

Width 70cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Dated Oak Ironbound Coffer to the 1750s.

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SA1164139
Description
This vintage piece of furniture exudes timeless charm and elegance, making it a valuable addition to any home. With its sturdy oak construction and ironbound design, the chest is both stylish and functional. Its perfect for storing a variety of items or simply as a standalone decorative piece.
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The chest has superb dry patina and has historic woodworm to the front and is a dominant focal point in any room.
Pendle Antiques

Also comes with orginal working lock and key.

Height 81cm

Length 172cm

Width 70cm

Date of Manufacture

Pendle Antiques has dated this Dated Oak Ironbound Coffer to the 1750s.

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An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. SOLD9 OCT 26
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Archive I An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. SOLD9 OCT 26

Dated Oak Ironbound Westphalian Coffeur

Archive II An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View V
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Archive IX An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View IX
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Archive XII An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel. View XIII
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An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel.
Dated Oak Ironbound Westphalian Coffeur
Ref: SA1164139
An 18th-century oak coffer featuring hand-forged wrought iron straps, a central escutcheon plate, and the carved inscription Anno 1743 on the front panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century German
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsIron strapwork, Incised date inscription, Hinged lid, Stile feet

This 18th century German coffer is an oak ironbound piece from the 1750 period, finished in a warm brown colour with a dry patina. The box-shaped furniture stands on integral stile feet formed by extended corner timbers. Heavy hand-forged wrought iron strapwork crosses the hinged lid, wraps around the sides, and secures the front panel. An intricate central wrought iron escutcheon plate anchors the locking mechanism, accompanied by an incised date inscription reading Anno 1743 and smaller decorative nail-studded roundels. Historic woodworm marks the front surface of the timber. Measuring 81 cm in height, 172 cm in length, and 70 cm in width, the chest provides practical storage for household items. The flat top surface functions as a display ledge while the interior holds bulky belongings out of sight. Placed against a living room wall or situated in a spacious hallway, the piece serves as a functional storage trunk and a rustic farmhouse decorative accent.

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Westphalian coffers originate from North-West Germany, where sturdy oak timber was used to craft utilitarian storage trunks. During the 17th and 18th centuries, these chests were often reinforced with heavy wrought iron fittings to secure household valuables, linens, and dowries.

Traditional coffers were constructed primarily from solid native oak boards, joined with wooden dowels or hand-cut joinery. Wrought iron bands, hinges, and lock plates were hand-forged by blacksmiths and fixed with iron studs or rosehead nails.

Authentic period pieces display hand-forged ironwork showing hammer marks and irregular surfaces, along with hand-carved or incised dates and initials. Additional signs include historic saw marks on the oak panels, oxidation around original iron fixings, and wear patterns consistent with age.

An antique coffer works effectively at the foot of a bed for linen storage or placed along a hallway wall to serve as a focal anchor. The natural wood grain and textured ironwork provide visual contrast when set against modern minimalist walls or contemporary upholstered textiles.

Clean the oak surfaces using a soft cloth and apply clear beeswax polish periodically to nourish the wood. Keep the ironwork dry to prevent active corrosion, and maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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