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Early Oak Coffer
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Early Oak Coffer

17th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An early oak plank Coffer

Excellent colour

Hand made nail construction

Top turned around a long time ago with later 18th century hinges

Some early splits to top

Original internal candle box

Circa 1680

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1180310
Description
An early oak plank Coffer

Excellent colour

Hand made nail construction

Top turned around a long time ago with later 18th century hinges

Some early splits to top

Original internal candle box

Circa 1680

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180310
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Ark Stores Profile Page

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An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Oak Coffer

Archive II An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View II
Archive III An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View III
Archive IV An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View IV
Archive V An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View V
Archive VI An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View VI
Archive VII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View VII
Archive VIII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View VIII
Archive IX An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View IX
Archive X An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View X
Archive XI An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XI
Archive XII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XII
Archive XIII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XIII
Archive XIV An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XIV
Archive XV An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XV
Archive XVI An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XVI
Archive XVII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XVII
Archive XVIII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XVIII
Archive XIX An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XIX
Archive XX An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XX
Archive XXI An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XXI
Archive XXII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XXII
Archive XXIII An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate. View XXIII
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
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An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate.
Early Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1180310
An early dark oak coffer rests on an outdoor stone surface, featuring plank construction, integrated cutout feet, and a rusted iron lock plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffers and Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleEarly English Country
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBoarded construction, Cutout bracket feet, Wrought iron lock plate
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 93 cm (37 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Coffers evolved in mediaeval Europe primarily as secure storage units for valuables, documents, and textiles before domestic wardrobes became common. They often served multi-purpose roles in homes, functioning as benches, tables, and beds depending on the household status.

Authentic early coffers were constructed predominantly from quarter-sawn English oak using traditional joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and hand-split boards secured with wrought iron nails or hinges.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber oxidation, hand-forged ironwork, and peg wear consistency. Genuine pieces show natural shrinkage, historic worm tracks, and uneven patination rather than uniform machine-made characteristics.

An antique coffer introduces warmth and textural contrast to contemporary spaces when used as a functional coffee table, an end-of-bed storage bench, or a grounding focal point beneath minimalist artwork.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable ambient room temperatures and low relative humidity to prevent wood splitting. Treat surfaces periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern silicon-based polishes to maintain the historic patina.
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