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Superbly Patinated Welsh Oak Coffor Bach
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Superbly Patinated Welsh Oak Coffor Bach

19th century
Sold 31 October 2025 · Havard and Havard
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Description

The restrained design of this little coffer, devoid of decoration save for a shallow scratch moulding defining the edge of the lid and drawer front, is very appealing. The feature that distinguishes it from so many others of similar design though, is the exceptional surface, an intense depth of colour with a rich patina.

Circa 1800-1820.

Minor repair to one rear foot and replaced drawer handles.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Oak Coffor Bach to the 1800s.

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SA1170340
Description
The restrained design of this little coffer, devoid of decoration save for a shallow scratch moulding defining the edge of the lid and drawer front, is very appealing.
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The feature that distinguishes it from so many others of similar design though, is the exceptional surface, an intense depth of colour with a rich patina.
Havard and Havard

Circa 1800-1820.

Minor repair to one rear foot and replaced drawer handles.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Antique Oak Coffor Bach to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170340
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superbly Patinated Welsh Oak Coffor Bach

Archive II An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View II
Archive III An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View III
Archive IV An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View IV
Archive V An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons. View VII
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
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
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An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons.
Superbly Patinated Welsh Oak Coffor Bach
Ref: SA1170340
An antique dark oak welsh coffor bach featuring a hinged lid, a single lower drawer with brass knobs, and brass escutcheons.
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  • ObjectStorage Chest
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWelsh Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Single lower drawer, Brass key escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

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A coffor bach, translating from Welsh as small coffer, is a miniature chest traditionally made in Wales from the 17th to the 19th century, often given as a wedding gift or dowry chest to hold valuables or linens.

These pieces are typically constructed from local solid oak using traditional joinery methods such as pegging, hand-cut dovetails for drawers, and board-and-tenon construction for the main body.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, shrinkage cracks in the timber, and a deep, natural wax patina developed through centuries of handling.

An antique oak chest can be positioned as a functional surface on a console or sideboard, serving as both a focal point for displaying objects and a practical storage solution that adds historic warmth to modern spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish and protect the historic finish.
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