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17th Century Westmorland Coffer.
Dickinsons Antiques
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Dickinsons Antiques

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17th Century Westmorland Coffer.

17th century
Description

This rare Lake District coffer, dated 1670 and initialed I R D, features three well-carved interlaced panels inspired by Celtic designs commonly associated with the region. The coffer is in excellent condition, retaining its original ring hinges and all oak boarding.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Joined Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA1168398
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Description
This rare Lake District coffer, dated 1670 and initialed I R D, features three well-carved interlaced panels inspired by Celtic designs commonly associated with the region. The coffer is in excellent condition, retaining its original ring hinges and all oak boarding.
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Joined Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1168398
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
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Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Dickinsons Antiques
Telephone 01756 748257 or 07971 958303
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The Estate Yard
West Street
Gargrave
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
United Kingdom
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A 17th-century dark carved oak joined coffer featuring intricate carved panels and a carved date of 1670 across the top frieze.
17th Century Westmorland coffer.
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A joined coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed using wooden pegs and mortise and tenon joints, a technique typical of 17th-century carpentry before dovetailing became widespread.

Regional English coffers from this era were primarily constructed from solid local oak, featuring hand-carved decorative panels and iron hinges or latch mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature pegged joinery, signs of hand-planing, original iron wire or strap hinges, deep oxidation in the oak timber, and characteristic regional carving motifs or dates.

An antique coffer functions well in a hallway, living area, or at the foot of a bed, serving as functional storage while providing visual texture alongside modern neutral textiles.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources.
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