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​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680
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​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

17th century
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Late‑17th‑century Cornish ecclesiastical oak coffer with Gothic carved panels, untouched surface and strong regional character - Rare, atmospheric and deeply authentic

Why We Love This … Furniture of this age and integrity is increasingly rare, and this Cornish ecclesiastical coffer has that unmistakable presence that only centuries of quiet service can create. The untouched surface, the bold Gothic carving, the regional character - it all adds up to a piece that feels grounded, honest and deeply reassuring.

It’s the kind of object that doesn’t shout for attention; it simply is - confident, atmospheric, and steeped in the rhythms of 17th‑century life.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1680

• Origin: Cornwall, England

• Style: Ecclesiastical vernacular

• Materials: Solid oak

• Dimensions: H: 64.5cm (25.4") | D: 53cm (20.9") | L: 114cm (44.9")

• Condition:

 • Good overall condition

 • Untouched historic surface

 • Wear consistent with age and long use

 • No lock, as originally intended

• Notable Details:

 • Strong Gothic carved front panels

 • Distinctive Cornish vernacular character

 • Remarkably original surface and construction

• Why It’s Appealing:

 • Exceptional survival with centuries of patina

 • A deeply atmospheric piece with ecclesiastical roots

• Versatility:

 • Practical storage with strong decorative presence

• Collectibility:

 • Early ecclesiastical oak furniture is increasingly scarce

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223297
Dealers Internal Reference
CA008
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Description
Late‑17th‑century Cornish ecclesiastical oak coffer with Gothic carved panels, untouched surface and strong regional character - Rare, atmospheric and deeply authentic
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Why We Love This … Furniture of this age and integrity is increasingly rare, and this Cornish ecclesiastical coffer has that unmistakable presence that only centuries of quiet service can create.
Whites Antiques

The untouched surface, the bold Gothic carving, the regional character - it all adds up to a piece that feels grounded, honest and deeply reassuring.

fig 1. A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.
fig 1. ​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

It’s the kind of object that doesn’t shout for attention; it simply is - confident, atmospheric, and steeped in the rhythms of 17th‑century life.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1680

fig 2. A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.
fig 2. ​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

• Origin: Cornwall, England

• Style: Ecclesiastical vernacular

• Materials: Solid oak

• Dimensions: H: 64.5cm (25.4") | D: 53cm (20.9") | L: 114cm (44.9")

• Condition:

 • Good overall condition

 • Untouched historic surface

fig 3. A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.
fig 3. ​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

 • Wear consistent with age and long use

 • No lock, as originally intended

• Notable Details:

 • Strong Gothic carved front panels

 • Distinctive Cornish vernacular character

 • Remarkably original surface and construction

fig 4. A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.
fig 4. ​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

• Why It’s Appealing:

 • Exceptional survival with centuries of patina

 • A deeply atmospheric piece with ecclesiastical roots

• Versatility:

 • Practical storage with strong decorative presence

• Collectibility:

 • Early ecclesiastical oak furniture is increasingly scarce

• Delivery is not included

Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
114cm (44.88")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223297
Dealers Internal Ref
CA008
Whites Antiques
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Archive I A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.

​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, Circa 1680

Archive II A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View II
Archive III A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View III
Archive IV A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View IV
Archive V A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View V
Archive VI A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View IX
Archive X A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View X
Archive XI A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View XI
Archive XII A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid. View XII
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A dark oak coffer featuring four hand-carved Gothic arch panels, a fluted frieze, and a sturdy four-panel hinged lid.
​​​​​​​Late 17th‑century Cornish Ecclesiastical Oak Coffer with Gothic Carving, circa 1680
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An ecclesiastical oak coffer is a heavy wooden storage chest traditionally constructed for use in churches or religious institutions during the medieval and 17th-century periods to secure vestments, records, and sacred objects.

17th-century coffers were constructed using joined frame-and-panel techniques held together with mortise and tenon joints secured by wooden pegs, incorporating hand-planed oak and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authentic 17th-century coffers exhibit original hand-hewn tool marks, irregularities in the grain, wooden peg joinery without modern nails, historical iron hardware, and natural dark patination from age.

A carved oak coffer functions effectively as a hallway storage bench, a statement piece at the foot of a bed, or a low central feature in a living room, contrasting well against minimal, neutral walls.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish periodically to preserve the timber, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture to prevent timber movement.
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