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Antique Oak Coffer
Deva Antiques
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Antique Oak Coffer

17th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A 17th century carved oak coffer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Deva Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Coffer Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1212471
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21656
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Description
A 17th century carved oak coffer.
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Coffer Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212471
Dealers Internal Ref
21656
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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A dark oak coffer featuring hand-carved floral panels and a hinged two-panel top lid.
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Archive I A dark oak coffer featuring hand-carved floral panels and a hinged two-panel top lid.

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Deva Antiques
Telephone 01252 843538
Location
High Street
Hartley Wintney
Hampshire
RG27 8NY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/devaantiques
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A dark oak coffer featuring hand-carved floral panels and a hinged two-panel top lid.
Antique oak coffer
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A dark oak coffer featuring hand-carved floral panels and a hinged two-panel top lid.
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An oak coffer is a primary form of wooden storage chest, historically constructed using peg-joined oak panels and a hinged top lid. Widely produced throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, coffers were designed to store textiles, linens, and household valuables.

Traditional coffers were made from solid quartersawn English oak, assembled using wooden mortise and tenon joints secured with oak dowels. Iron fittings, such as hand-forged strap hinges and lock plates, were typically added for hardware stability and security.

Authentic period oak coffers display signs of hand-planed timbers, uneven peg joinery, and natural shrinkage across the grain over time. Original interior candle boxes, hand-carved relief friezes, and hand-forged iron hinges further indicate period construction.

An oak coffer serves effectively as low-profile storage at the foot of a bed, in a wide entryway, or under a window bay. Pairing the heavy timber structure with light neutral textiles and minimalist art balances the visual weight in modern spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent splitting or warping. Clean surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood and maintain its original patina.
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