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17th Century Childs Oak Coffer
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17th Century Childs Oak Coffer

17th century
Sold 4 February 2026 · Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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Description

17th century Childs Oak 6 plank coffer with thumb nail carving to the top

Repairs to the hinges. English circa 1660. Good colour and patination

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
17th century Childs Oak 6 plank coffer with thumb nail carving to the top

Repairs to the hinges. English circa 1660. Good colour and patination

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

17th Century Childs Oak Coffer

Archive II A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall. View II
Archive III A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall. View III
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
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Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall.
17th century Childs Oak Coffer
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A dark brown antique oak coffer with extended stile feet and a central iron lock plate against a stone wall.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPlank lid, Iron lock plate, Extended stile feet, Pegged joinery

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A 17th-century oak coffer is a traditional storage chest constructed from solid oak, commonly utilised in domestic settings during the Jacobean and Stuart periods for storing textiles, valuables, and household goods.

These pieces were typically constructed from quartersawn English oak using frame-and-panel techniques, pegged joints, and hand-forged iron hinges and locks, reflecting the joinery methods of the era.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery such as wooden pegs, hand-planed surfaces, irregular tool marks, period ironwork, and natural timber shrinkage and oxidisation consistent with age.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively as a coffee table, at the foot of a bed, or as an accent piece in a hallway, contrasting tactile wood grain with contemporary furnishings.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber without sealing the surface.
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