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Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Pollard Oak Coffer Chest
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Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Pollard Oak Coffer Chest

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Mark Jones Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

A Jack Grimble adzed oak and pollard oak coffer, circa 1940, in the Medieval style, signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.

Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk. Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market. This chest is amongst the finest he would have produced.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Coffer Chest to the 1940s.

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SA1203455
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MJDA0031
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A Jack Grimble adzed oak and pollard oak coffer, circa 1940, in the Medieval style, signed ‘Jack Grimble, Cromer’.
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Frederick Jack Grimble, known as Jack Grimble (circa 1905-1990) was a craftsman, and art and woodwork teacher based in Cromer, Norfolk.
Mark Jones Antiques

Best known for his oak furniture produced throughout the mid-20th century, he is now regarded as the ‘Mouseman of Norfolk’. His style developed after careful study of medieval English furniture techniques, construction and materials.

fig 1. An Arts and Crafts pollard oak coffer featuring a central carved trefoil motif and shaped slab end supports.
fig 1. Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Pollard Oak Coffer Chest

He worked on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, including commissions for the Royal Family.

Provenance: Private Collection, Warwickshire; purchased directly from the Grimble workshop (with other pieces in our stock) and never previously on the market. This chest is amongst the finest he would have produced.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Pollard Oak Coffer Chest to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203455
Dealers Internal Ref
MJDA0031
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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

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Mark Jones Antiques

Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
Location
Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjones
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An Arts and Crafts pollard oak coffer featuring a central carved trefoil motif and shaped slab end supports.
Arts and Crafts Jack Grimble Pollard Oak Coffer Chest
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Arts and Crafts style furniture emphasises honest construction, handcraftsmanship, and the inherent character of natural wood over mass industrial production. Key design elements include exposed joinery, simple geometric or organic hand-carved motifs, and robust timber forms.

Pollard oak comes from trees whose top branches have been cut back to promote dense, burred growth along the trunk, resulting in dramatic and highly decorative grain patterns. Furniture made from pollard oak utilizes this highly figured timber in solid plank or veneer form for enhanced visual texture.

Authentic pieces generally show signs of traditional joinery, such as pegged joints, hand-cut dovetails, or iron fittings, alongside hand-carved decorative elements. The timber typically exhibits genuine patination, wear consistent with age, and distinct surface marks from hand-planing or carving tools.

An antique oak coffer works well positioned at the foot of a bed, within an entryway, or as a low storage piece in a living space. Pairing textured timber with modern upholstery, contemporary artwork, or simple ceramics highlights the contrast between historical craftsmanship and clean modern design.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent cracking, warping, or drying out of the wood.
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