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Small French Oak Coffer
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
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Hutton-Clarke Antiques

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Small French Oak Coffer

18th century
Description

Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes pride in presenting an exquisite French antique oak coffer, dating back to approximately 1750. This charming piece is attributed to the Caen region of France and stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of its time. The coffer boasts a captivating blend of excellent colour and patination, enhancing its overall allure. Adorned with meticulous chip carving, this small antique masterpiece showcases intricate detailing that adds a touch of sophistication. The coffer retains its original ironware, contributing to its authenticity and historical charm. A true reflection of the elegance of 18th-century French design.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Hutton-Clarke Antiques has dated this Small French Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1212610
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946
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Description
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes pride in presenting an exquisite French antique oak coffer, dating back to approximately 1750.
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This charming piece is attributed to the Caen region of France and stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of its time.
Hutton-Clarke Antiques

The coffer boasts a captivating blend of excellent colour and patination, enhancing its overall allure. Adorned with meticulous chip carving, this small antique masterpiece showcases intricate detailing that adds a touch of sophistication. The coffer retains its original ironware, contributing to its authenticity and historical charm. A true reflection of the elegance of 18th-century French design.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Hutton-Clarke Antiques has dated this Small French Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212610
Dealers Internal Ref
946
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Specialists in traditional and decorative furniture fom 1700 to 1930

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A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid.
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Archive I A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid.

Small French oak coffer

Archive II A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid. View II
Archive III A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid. View III
Archive IV A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid. View IV
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Hutton-Clarke Antiques

Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Telephone 07591 604975
Location
Unit 10
The Old Dairy
Rushley Lane
Winchcombe
Gloucestershire
GL54 5JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/huttonclarke
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Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2017
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Location: Unit 10, The Old Dairy, Rushley Lane, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5JE, United Kingdom
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A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid.
Small French oak coffer
Ref: SA1212610
A dark brown French oak coffer featuring panelled sides, carved channel borders, an iron keyhole escutcheon, and a planked timber lid.
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FAQs

A French oak coffer is a wooden storage chest traditionally constructed from solid oak, featuring panelled sides, a hinged lid, and decorative carved detailing. Popular from the medieval era through the 18th century, these trunks served as primary household storage for textiles and linens.

Traditional coffers are constructed from solid oak planks joined with mortise and tenon joinery, often secured with wooden pegs rather than metal fasteners. Carved channel detailing, fielded panels, and hand-forged iron escutcheons or hinges are characteristic features.

Authentic coffers display hand-planed timber surfaces, pegged joints, period-correct ironwork, and natural surface wear around the base and hinges. Modern reproductions frequently show machine-sawn timber marks, uniform distressing, and modern screws.

An oak coffer functions as a low coffee table, entryway seating bench, or storage trunk at the foot of a bed. Placed alongside contemporary upholstered furniture, the solid timber provides visual weight and historical texture.

Maintain the oak by dusting regularly with a clean microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece clear of direct heat sources and stable ambient humidity to avoid timber movement or cracking.
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