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Early Oak Coffer
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Early Oak Coffer

17th century
Sold 13 December 2025 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An early oak plank Coffer

Circa 1650 or earlier

Later lock plate

Pin hinges

Very early repair to one side

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Early Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1180305
Description
An early oak plank Coffer

Circa 1650 or earlier

Later lock plate

Pin hinges

Very early repair to one side

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Early Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180305
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Ark Stores Profile Page

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Archive I An early oak coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, vertical plank construction, cut-out feet, and a central iron escutcheon plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Oak Coffer

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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Haslemere
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GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2016
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The Ark Stores
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An early oak coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, vertical plank construction, cut-out feet, and a central iron escutcheon plate.
Early Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1180305
An early oak coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, vertical plank construction, cut-out feet, and a central iron escutcheon plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleEarly English
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBoarded construction, Cut-out bracket feet, Iron lock plate
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

FAQs

An early oak coffer is a traditional storage chest constructed from solid oak, predominantly used in medieval and seventeenth-century households to store valuables, linen, and documents.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak, often utilising boarded or frame-and-panel construction techniques joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints, accompanied by hand-forged iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, hand-cut joints, timber shrinkage, oxidisation of the ironwork, and consistent patina accumulated over centuries of use.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a grounding element in contemporary spaces, serving as a functional coffee table, entryway storage bench, or an accent piece at the foot of a bed.

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