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Georgian Welsh Oak and Inlaid Coffor Bach
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Georgian Welsh Oak and Inlaid Coffor Bach

18th century
Sold 30 January 2026 · Havard and Havard
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Description

A good example of a small oak and chequer inlaid coffer of a form that was peculiar to south and west Wales.

The moulded edge lid is detachable and retains its original wooden strut hinges. The front has two inlaid panels centred by chequer stars or florets. The waisted, projecting lower part has two inlaid short drawers above a shaped frieze and elegant cabriole legs. Old but later brassware. Branded “RH” on the underside of the central drawer runner.

Traditionally associated with marriage, these miniature versions of larger coffers would have been used to store a woman`s most precious, small possessions and were often passed down through the female line in Welsh families.

Probably Glamorganshire or Carmarthenshire, circa 1760-1780.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Oak Coffor Bach to the 18th Century.

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SA1188651
Description
A good example of a small oak and chequer inlaid coffer of a form that was peculiar to south and west Wales.

The moulded edge lid is detachable and retains its original wooden strut hinges. The front has two inlaid panels centred by chequer stars or florets.

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The waisted, projecting lower part has two inlaid short drawers above a shaped frieze and elegant cabriole legs.
Havard and Havard

Old but later brassware. Branded “RH” on the underside of the central drawer runner.

fig 1. A Georgian Welsh oak and inlaid coffor bach featuring brass handles, star inlay motifs, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Georgian Welsh Oak and Inlaid Coffor Bach

Traditionally associated with marriage, these miniature versions of larger coffers would have been used to store a woman`s most precious, small possessions and were often passed down through the female line in Welsh families.

Probably Glamorganshire or Carmarthenshire, circa 1760-1780.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Welsh Oak Coffor Bach to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188651
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Georgian Welsh Oak and Inlaid Coffor Bach

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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Dec 2021
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A Georgian Welsh oak and inlaid coffor bach featuring brass handles, star inlay motifs, and cabriole legs.
Georgian Welsh Oak and Inlaid Coffor Bach
Ref: SA1188651
A Georgian Welsh oak and inlaid coffor bach featuring brass handles, star inlay motifs, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric star inlay, Bracket and cabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

A coffor bach, translating from Welsh as small coffer, is a miniature chest traditionally made in Wales during the 18th and early 19th centuries. They were frequently given as love tokens, wedding gifts, or dowry chests to hold valuables, documents, or personal linen.

These pieces are typically constructed from native British hardwoods, predominantly oak, often featuring contrasting decorative inlay such as holly or bog oak. Traditional joinery includes hand-cut dovetails, pegged mortise and tenon joints, and brass or iron hardware.

Authentication relies on examining timber shrinkage, hand-tooled joinery marks, period-appropriate brass handles or escutcheons, and natural patination developed over centuries. Older pieces will show irregular hand-sawn board dimensions and vernacular regional construction traits.

This versatile item can be positioned on a sideboard, desk, or low cabinet to add architectural warmth and historical texture to modern rooms. It also functions effectively as storage for keepsakes while serving as a focal point on large surfaces.

Maintain antique oak by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood splitting. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and occasionally apply a quality microcrystalline wax to nourish the timber without building up a heavy residue.
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