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Early 18th Century Oak Coffer
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350

Martlesham Antiques

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Early 18th Century Oak Coffer

18th century
Description

Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the three panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled sides, standing on square legs. This coffer has a lovely warm oak colour. Circa 1720.

37 1/2” x 18 3/4” x 20” high

95cms x 48cms x 51cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182307
Dealers Internal Reference
3479
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 18th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top opening to reveal a large compartment space, the three panelled front having wonderful decorative carving, panelled sides, standing on square legs. This coffer has a lovely warm oak colour. Circa 1720.

37 1/2” x 18 3/4” x 20” high

95cms x 48cms x 51cms high

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Coffer Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182307
Dealers Internal Ref
3479
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three sunken front panels, a hand-carved frieze, and a central iron lock plate.
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Early 18th Century oak coffer

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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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An early 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three sunken front panels, a hand-carved frieze, and a central iron lock plate.
Early 18th Century oak coffer
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An early 18th-century dark oak coffer featuring three sunken front panels, a hand-carved frieze, and a central iron lock plate.
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An oak coffer is a wooden storage chest featuring a hinged lid, historically used for securing household textiles, valuables, and clothing. Popular from the medieval period through the 18th century, these pieces formed a fundamental part of domestic furniture in Britain and Europe.

Traditional 18th-century coffers were constructed using solid English oak, joined with mortise and tenon joints held together by wooden pegs. They typically feature framed panel work, hand-carved decorative top rails, and iron lock plates forged by hand.

Authentic period coffers exhibit hand-hewn oak timber with uneven surfaces, original peg joinery rather than modern screws, and natural wear around the feet and base. Internal hinges often show original blacksmith forging marks or early replacements.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, at the foot of a bed, or as a characterful coffee table in a living area. Pairing the dark timber with clean neutral walls and modern textured soft furnishings creates a balanced contrast.

Maintain the wood finish by applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year with a soft cloth. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement, warping, or splitting.
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