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17th Century Period Oak Antique Grain Ark from Snowdonia
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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17th Century Period Oak Antique Grain Ark from Snowdonia

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17th Century Period Oak Antique Grain Ark from Snowdonia

This is a wonderful, so very original Welsh early 17th century antique grain ark, made in solid oak which is a fabulous colour, a design made to come apart for ease of occasional cleaning. These Welsh early period oak antique chests were used to store cornmeal, the domed ark top lifts off and were used as large troughs to transfer the cornmeal to the grinding wheel or kitchen. This is a superb example that has a five fielded panel front with panelled sides, made to come apart with large oak pegs. Originally from North Wales in Snowdonia and dates to around 1640. Ideal for log storage or outdoor gear that is only needed occasionally. A wonderful thing.

Dimensions

Height: 121cm (48.02")

Width: 122cm (48.41")

Depth: 81cm (32.14")

Physical Dimensions
Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Welsh Oak Grain Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1198818
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17th Century Period Oak Antique Grain Ark from Snowdonia
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This is a wonderful, so very original Welsh early 17th century antique grain ark, made in solid oak which is a fabulous colour, a design made to come apart for ease of occasional cleaning.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

These Welsh early period oak antique chests were used to store cornmeal, the domed ark top lifts off and were used as large troughs to transfer the cornmeal to the grinding wheel or kitchen. This is a superb example that has a five fielded panel front with panelled sides, made to come apart with large oak pegs. Originally from North Wales in Snowdonia and dates to around 1640. Ideal for log storage or outdoor gear that is only needed occasionally. A wonderful thing.

Dimensions

Height: 121cm (48.02")

Width: 122cm (48.41")

Depth: 81cm (32.14")

Height
121cm (47.64")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Welsh Oak Grain Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198818
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A seventeenth-century dark oak grain ark featuring a gabled lid, panelled front, iron lockplate, and pegged joinery.
17th Century Period Oak Antique Grain Ark from Snowdonia
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A grain ark is a specific regional form of wooden storage chest, traditionally crafted in rural western Britain during the seventeenth century for storing milled flour or grain. These pieces feature robust joinery, panelled sections, and a gabled or rounded lid designed to keep agricultural yield dry and protected from pests.

These chests were constructed from thick native oak utilizing hand-planed mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden trunnels or pegs. Hand-forged iron fittings, including lockplates, strap hinges, and structural brackets, provided additional security and strength.

Authentic seventeenth-century pieces exhibit hand-tooling signs, such as adze marks on unexposed rear or interior surfaces, and peg construction rather than modern screws. Look for deep, uneven oxidisation in the timber, natural contraction splits, and historic hand-carved initials or dates.

A large oak ark functions effectively as a statement console or storage piece in an entryway, hallway, or living room. Setting the dark, textured timber against minimalist architecture, neutral linen upholstery, or contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic craft and modern design.

Preserve the original finish by applying a thin layer of natural beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the direction of the grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, warping, or excessive wood movement.
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