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Antique 17th Century English Oak Dorset Coffer
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

Wakelin and Linfield

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Antique 17th Century English Oak Dorset Coffer

17th century
Description

A very well proportioned 17th century Dorset coffer in oak, the original lidded top with thumb moulding to the edge, the three panel front with well carved line and foliate motifs typical of the coffers from this part of England, the whole with stained decoration, the lozenges on the frame alternately heightened with black and further black geometric motifs to the corners of the panels. England. C.1660

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223054
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0598
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A very well proportioned 17th century Dorset coffer in oak, the original lidded top with thumb moulding to the edge, the three panel front with well carved line and foliate motifs typical of the coffers from this part of England, the whole with stained decoration, the lozenges on the frame alternately heightened with black and further black geometric motifs to the corners of the panels. England. C.1660
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
113cm (44.49")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223054
Dealers Internal Ref
0598
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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A 17th-century dark oak coffer with carved lozenge panels and a flat hinged top.
Antique 17th Century English Oak Dorset Coffer
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A 17th-century dark oak coffer with carved lozenge panels and a flat hinged top.
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A Dorset coffer is a regional English oak storage chest from the 17th century, characterised by panelled construction and distinct carved geometric lozenges and lunettes.

These coffers were crafted using joined oak framed panels held together with wooden dowels or mortise and tenon joints, finished with hand-planed surfaces and iron lockplates.

Authentic period coffers feature pegged joinery, signs of hand-tooling, natural wear near the base, original or period-correct ironwork, and deep oxidation inside the timber framing.

An antique coffer functions well at the foot of a bed, inside a hallway, or as a central coffee table in a living area to bring depth and texture to contemporary rooms.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, keeping the chest away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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