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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer of Small Proportions
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer of Small Proportions

18th century
Sold 4 April 2026 · Hand of Glory
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An 18th century oak coffer of small proportions, the three panel front with diamond shaped carving and spandres corners and with foliate carved border to the top, the sides similarly carved, raised on stile feet With original iron strap hinges and lock plate, however the hasp is no longer present. The carving is original.

53cm high, 92cm wide (including overhang on the lid), 43cm deep.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

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SA1204304
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001039
Description
An 18th century oak coffer of small proportions, the three panel front with diamond shaped carving and spandres corners and with foliate carved border to the top, the sides similarly carved, raised on stile feet With original iron strap hinges and lock plate, however the hasp is no longer present. The carving is original.

53cm high, 92cm wide (including overhang on the lid), 43cm deep.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204304
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001039
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Carved Oak Coffer of Small Proportions

Archive II An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish. View VIII
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Hand of Glory

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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish.
18th Century Carved Oak Coffer of Small Proportions
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An eighteenth-century small oak coffer featuring hand-carved geometric lozenge panels and a dark patinated finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffers and Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric lozenge panels, Guilloche carved frieze, Pegged frame construction
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Oak coffers served primarily as secure storage for valuables, linens, and documents in domestic interiors before the widespread use of fitted wardrobes and chests of drawers.

These pieces were constructed predominantly from solid English oak using frame-and-panel joinery, pegged joints, and hand-carved detailing such as lozenges and guilloche patterns.

Authentic items display period-correct tool marks, hand-cut dovetails or pegged joints, timber shrinkage, and natural oxidisation or patination consistent with age.

A historical coffer adds textural contrast and grounded character to contemporary spaces when used as a functional coffee table, at the foot of a bed, or in an entryway.

Preservation involves maintaining stable ambient humidity, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber surface.
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