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A 17th Century Oak Coffer Carved
Wickersley Antiques
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Wickersley Antiques

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A 17th Century Oak Coffer Carved

17th century
Description

A three panel oak coffer ,the carving is original, it still has its iron wire hinges and a lock but no key. The condition is excellent

Circa 1890

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 125 CMS

DEPTH 57 CMS

HDIGHT 67 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

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

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SA1216499
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Description
A three panel oak coffer ,the carving is original, it still has its iron wire hinges and a lock but no key. The condition is excellent

Circa 1890

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 125 CMS

DEPTH 57 CMS

HDIGHT 67 CMS

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1216499
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A dark carved 17th-century oak coffer featuring three panelled sections, a hinged lid, and decorative lunette carving along the frieze.
A 17th century oak coffer carved
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A 17th-century oak coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest, constructed using timber panels secured with wooden pegs and mortise-and-tenon joints. Typically produced during the Jacobean or Carolean eras, these pieces served as primary storage units for household linens, textiles, and valuables.

These coffers were crafted predominantly from English oak using joined construction rather than nails. Common decorative techniques included hand-carved relief work such as lunettes, guilloche patterns, and floral motifs along the front frieze and stiles.

Authentic period coffers display signs of hand-planed timber, irregular pegged joints, original wire or loop hinges, and genuine wear patterns around the base and lid edges. The presence of natural oxidisation and a deep, aged patina in recessed areas of carving also indicates age.

A carved oak coffer functions effectively in modern interiors as hallway storage, a bedroom blanket chest, or an accent piece beneath a window. Combining dark historic oak with modern neutral textiles provides texture and balance within contemporary spaces.

Maintain historic oak by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber moisture and patina. Avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources or in damp areas to prevent movement, cracking, or warping of the wood.
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