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A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.
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£15,000
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A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

16th century
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Description

A large 16th century German iron bound coffer attributed to Westphalia, Circa 1500 - 1550.

The chest is of oak clamp front constructed with an abundance of original decorative iron straps and ornate lock plate, complete with working lock and key. There is evidence of some old restorations to the ironwork and the timber in a few areas which you expect to see with a piece of this age.

The chest has a superb dry patina and is a dominant focal point in any room, its the perfect piece for a period house.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Youngs Antiques has dated this Iron Bound Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171843
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Description
A large 16th century German iron bound coffer attributed to Westphalia, Circa 1500 - 1550.
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The chest is of oak clamp front constructed with an abundance of original decorative iron straps and ornate lock plate, complete with working lock and key.
Youngs Antiques

There is evidence of some old restorations to the ironwork and the timber in a few areas which you expect to see with a piece of this age.

The chest has a superb dry patina and is a dominant focal point in any room, its the perfect piece for a period house.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
172cm (67.72")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Iron Bound Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171843
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A heavy 16th-century oak coffer featuring wrought-iron strapwork, rosette rivets, and a large central iron lockplate set on wide timber stiles.
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Archive I A heavy 16th-century oak coffer featuring wrought-iron strapwork, rosette rivets, and a large central iron lockplate set on wide timber stiles.

A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

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Archive IV A heavy 16th-century oak coffer featuring wrought-iron strapwork, rosette rivets, and a large central iron lockplate set on wide timber stiles. View IV
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A heavy 16th-century oak coffer featuring wrought-iron strapwork, rosette rivets, and a large central iron lockplate set on wide timber stiles.
A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.
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A heavy 16th-century oak coffer featuring wrought-iron strapwork, rosette rivets, and a large central iron lockplate set on wide timber stiles.
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An iron-bound coffer from the 16th century is a heavy wooden storage chest reinforced with wrought-iron straps, hinges, and lockplates. Historically used to secure valuables, textiles, and official documents, these pieces represent early European furniture construction before specialised joinery became widespread.

These coffers were primarily constructed from thick, hand-sawn oak planks joined with heavy iron straps, rivets, and nails. Hand-forged wrought iron provided both structural strength against warping and security against forced entry, often featuring decorative lockplates and floral strap terminals.

Authentic early coffers feature hand-forged ironwork with visible hammer marks, irregular hand-cut rivets, and original lock mechanisms showing manual craftsmanship. The timber typically exhibits historic hand-hewn surface textures, natural shrinkage around iron fastenings, and dark age-related patination.

An iron-bound coffer serves as an architectural anchor piece in entryways, living rooms, or at the foot of a bed. Its wood grain and metallic detail contrast effectively against minimal plaster walls, modern linen upholstery, or contemporary stone surfaces.

Maintain a stable indoor environment with consistent humidity levels to prevent timber shrinkage or split formation. Apply a clear beeswax polish to the oak surfaces while keeping moisture away from the ironwork to prevent active corrosion or rust formation.
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