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Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700
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Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

18th century
Description

This is a large antique carved coffer. An English, oak blanket or linen chest, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. A splendid example of early 18th century craftsmanship, offering superb storage and richly detailed carving.

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with a deep caramel colour throughout

Three-plank lid braced to the reverse for enhanced rigidity and longevity

Iron clasp secures the lid, complete with sliding cover — a charming period feature

Interior hosts a candle box with lidded top, doubling as a convenient rest when the main lid is raised

Fascia adorned with exceptional relief carvings, displaying a demi-lune motif across the apron line

Classic field panels decorated with diamond-form carvings, adding strong visual appeal

Engraved IT monogram to the lower edge, enhancing collector and historical interest

Raised upon a quartet of stile feet, offering stability and elegance

Could be situated in the lounge as a distinctive coffee table centrepiece

A fine William III oak coffer, ideal for blankets, linens or fireside storage, and a distinguished decorative piece for the period-furnished home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 122cm (48'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Candle Box Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Candle Box Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Candle Box Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Interior Width: 111cm (43.75'')

Interior Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Interior Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180354
Dealers Internal Reference
25673
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Description
This is a large antique carved coffer. An English, oak blanket or linen chest, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.
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A splendid example of early 18th century craftsmanship, offering superb storage and richly detailed carving.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 1. Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

Select oak stocks present fine grain interest with a deep caramel colour throughout

Three-plank lid braced to the reverse for enhanced rigidity and longevity

Iron clasp secures the lid, complete with sliding cover — a charming period feature

fig 2. An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 2. Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

Interior hosts a candle box with lidded top, doubling as a convenient rest when the main lid is raised

Fascia adorned with exceptional relief carvings, displaying a demi-lune motif across the apron line

fig 3. An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 3. Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

Classic field panels decorated with diamond-form carvings, adding strong visual appeal

Engraved IT monogram to the lower edge, enhancing collector and historical interest

Raised upon a quartet of stile feet, offering stability and elegance

fig 4. An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 4. Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

Could be situated in the lounge as a distinctive coffee table centrepiece

A fine William III oak coffer, ideal for blankets, linens or fireside storage, and a distinguished decorative piece for the period-furnished home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 5. An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 5. Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William Iii, Circa 1700

Dimensions:

Max Width: 122cm (48'')

Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Height: 65.5cm (25.75'')

Candle Box Width: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Candle Box Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Candle Box Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Interior Width: 111cm (43.75'')

Interior Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Interior Height: 47.5cm (18.75'')

Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180354
Dealers Internal Ref
25673
London Fine Antiques
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An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
Large Antique Carved Coffer, English Oak, Blanket Chest, William III, Circa 1700
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An antique carved oak coffer featuring double-panel lozenge carvings, a carved lunette top rail, and a central iron lock plate.
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A William III oak coffer is a joined wooden storage chest crafted in England during the late 17th century, typically featuring panelled construction, geometric hand carving, and a hinged lid.

Coffers from this era were constructed using solid native oak with mortise and tenon joints secured by wooden pegs, alongside hand-carved front panels and iron escutcheons.

Authentic period coffers exhibit uneven hand-planed timber surfaces, wooden peg joinery, historic iron hardware oxidisation, and natural age-related timber shrinkage around the panel joints.

A period oak coffer functions as functional storage at the foot of a bed, as a hallway bench, or as a central accent table in a contemporary living space.

Maintain the timber finish by applying high-grade beeswax once or twice a year, dusting with a dry cloth, and positioning the chest away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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