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17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer, C1678

Name: 17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer, C1678
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194814
Price: 2800 GBP
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17th century

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Description

Charming 17th-Century Joined Oak Coffer with Stunning Patina, Lancashire, c.1678

A superb quality 17th-century joined oak coffer from Lancashire, circa 1678, displaying wonderful upright proportions and a beautifully untouched patina.

The coffer retains its original hinged lid with large iron strap hinges, above a finely worked four-panel front. Each panel is carved with a petal flowerhead roundel, while the top rail is decorated with a guilloche border enclosing various flowerheads, and bears the inscription “IMS 1678”. The whole stands on slender, run-moulded extended stile supports, integral to the construction.

In completely honest, unrestored condition, this is an excellent early example of English country furniture, traditionally used for storing bedding, linens or valuables. Constructed from solid oak planks with pegged joints, it remains strong and practical, raised on its original stile feet.

Large and impressive, with a rich, deep colour and superb surface, this 17th-century oak coffer is both highly decorative and functional. It would make a striking focal point in a hallway, living room or at the foot of a bed, and is a lovely, authentic piece for collectors of early oak and period country furniture.

Height 77cm (30.3in)

Width 145cm (57.1in)

Depth 56cm (22.0in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194814

Dealers Internal Reference

1446

Description

Charming 17th-Century Joined Oak Coffer with Stunning Patina, Lancashire, c.1678

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A superb quality 17th-century joined oak coffer from Lancashire, circa 1678, displaying wonderful upright proportions and a beautifully untouched patina.

Anthony Short Antiques

fig 1. A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer with four carved panelled sections, a carved top rail dated 1678, and carved initials IMS. — fig 1. 17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer, C1678

The coffer retains its original hinged lid with large iron strap hinges, above a finely worked four-panel front. Each panel is carved with a petal flowerhead roundel, while the top rail is decorated with a guilloche border enclosing various flowerheads, and bears the inscription “IMS 1678”. The whole stands on slender, run-moulded extended stile supports, integral to the construction.

fig 2. A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer with four carved panelled sections, a carved top rail dated 1678, and carved initials IMS. — fig 2. 17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer, C1678

In completely honest, unrestored condition, this is an excellent early example of English country furniture, traditionally used for storing bedding, linens or valuables. Constructed from solid oak planks with pegged joints, it remains strong and practical, raised on its original stile feet.

fig 3. A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer with four carved panelled sections, a carved top rail dated 1678, and carved initials IMS. — fig 3. 17th Century Joined Oak Lancashire Coffer, C1678

Large and impressive, with a rich, deep colour and superb surface, this 17th-century oak coffer is both highly decorative and functional. It would make a striking focal point in a hallway, living room or at the foot of a bed, and is a lovely, authentic piece for collectors of early oak and period country furniture.

Height 77cm (30.3in)

Width 145cm (57.1in)

Depth 56cm (22.0in)

Physical Dimensions

Height

77cm (30.31")

Width

145cm (57.09")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1194814

Dealers Internal Ref

1446

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A joined oak coffer is a traditional timber storage chest constructed using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs. Prevalent throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, these chests served as primary household receptacles for linens, clothing, and valuables.

Seventeenth-century coffers were constructed from solid oak, featuring hand-planed panels set into grooved stiles and rails. The framework was joined using oak dowels or trunnels without the use of modern adhesives or mechanical screws.

Authentic pieces feature hand-hewn oak with visible adze marks, irregular wooden pegging around mortise and tenon joints, and original iron wire hinges or ring latches. Natural wear appears consistently on high-touch areas and foot bases where timber met interior floors.

A carved oak coffer functions well in an entryway, hallway, or positioned at the foot of a bed to introduce structural presence and character. Combining dark period timber with crisp linen upholstery and contemporary lighting creates an engaging contrast.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year to protect the patina. Position the piece away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and cracking.

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