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Round Coffer in Hide
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for sale €644     $699
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Round Coffer in Hide

18th century
For Sale by Rumble Antiques
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A most unusual round coffer, Swedish dated 1769. These are travelling trunks covered in hide, this one has metal straps and decorative metal on the ends. The iron handles have some decoration to. A rare survivor, we have never handled one before.

Measurements : 107cm w x 43cm d x 43cm h 42" x 17" x 17")

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Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Rumble Antiques has dated this Hide Covered Round Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1190174
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round coffer
Description
A most unusual round coffer, Swedish dated 1769.
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These are travelling trunks covered in hide, this one has metal straps and decorative metal on the ends.
Rumble Antiques

The iron handles have some decoration to. A rare survivor, we have never handled one before.

Measurements : 107cm w x 43cm d x 43cm h 42" x 17" x 17")

??For more photos or a more detailed condition report on any of these pieces please contact us any time

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Rumble Antiques has dated this Hide Covered Round Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1190174
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round coffer
Rumble Antiques
Rumble Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Town and country furniture especially early walnut

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An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles.
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Archive I An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles.

Round Coffer in Hide

Archive II An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View II
Archive III An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View III
Archive IV An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View IV
Archive V An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View V
Archive VI An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View VI
Archive VII An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View VII
Archive VIII An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles. View VIII
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Rumble Antiques

Rumble Antiques
Telephone 01736 810033 or 07778 917300
Location
Tregonebris Old Farm
Sancreed
Penzance
Cornwall
TR208RQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rumbleantiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 36
Items Sold 62
Rumble Antiques
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Location: Tregonebris Old Farm, Sancreed, Penzance, Cornwall, TR208RQ, United Kingdom
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An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles.
Round coffer in hide
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An antique cylindrical hide-covered coffer bound with dark leather trim and heavy iron bands with side handles.
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  • ObjectTrunks & Coffers
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Country
  • MaterialHide, Leather, Iron, Wood
  • ColourTan and Brown
  • MotifsStudded leather borders, iron binding straps, side drop handles, barrel form
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This unusual round coffer dates from the 18th century in an 18th-century country style, taking the form of a cylindrical travelling trunk covered in tan and brown hide. The piece has heavy iron binding straps, studded dark leather trim, decorative metal on the ends, and side drop handles with small decorative details. The surface shows distinct signs of age, including a weathered patina, scuffs, and natural wear across the leather covering. At 43 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the dimensions provide a practical proportion for storage. In a contemporary home, this coffer suits a hallway, a living room, or a bedroom as an accent piece or a low coffee table substitute. The barrel form sits directly on the floor, offering a rustic focal point with historical character. The materials combine leather, hide, wood, and iron to create a textured finish suited to a highland hunting lodge aesthetic. The sturdy construction accommodates practical storage for blankets, cushions, or household items while serving as a decorative surface.

FAQs

A hide-covered coffer is a traditional storage chest constructed from a wooden frame wrapped in animal skin, reinforced with iron straps and decorative studs for added durability during travel.

These coffers were crafted using a solid timber frame covered with stretched cattle or horse hide, bordered with thick leather strips, and bound with hand-forged iron bands and studs.

Authentic pieces feature hand-forged ironwork, irregular hand-cut rivets or studs, original patinated hide exhibiting natural wear, and hand-cut timber joinery inside.

Position the coffer as a tactile focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living space to bring historical character, texture, and practical concealed storage to neutral schemes.

Keep the trunk away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent the hide from drying or cracking, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and treat iron fittings with microcrystalline wax to prevent corrosion.
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