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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

18th century
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

A handsome and highly decorative 18th century French provincial oak coffer of impressive long proportions, retaining excellent colour and rich period character throughout. The front formed with four deeply moulded fielded panels, each centred with a stylised carved flowerhead within shaped reserves and further enriched with brass stud decoration.

The substantial three-plank top opens to a generous storage interior, the underside retaining old pegged construction and historic timber repairs consistent with age and use. Raised on integral stile feet with shaped cut-away brackets, the chest displays the robust craftsmanship associated with provincial French country furniture of the period.

The oak has developed a deep, warm patina over centuries of use, with age-related wear, surface marks, shrinkage to the top boards and old repairs all contributing to its authentic appearance and character.

Dimensions:

Height: 62 cm

Width: 175 cm

Depth: 63 cm

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Provincial Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA1230497
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Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest
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A handsome and highly decorative 18th century French provincial oak coffer of impressive long proportions, retaining excellent colour and rich period character throughout.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The front formed with four deeply moulded fielded panels, each centred with a stylised carved flowerhead within shaped reserves and further enriched with brass stud decoration.

fig 1. A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs.
fig 1. Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

The substantial three-plank top opens to a generous storage interior, the underside retaining old pegged construction and historic timber repairs consistent with age and use. Raised on integral stile feet with shaped cut-away brackets, the chest displays the robust craftsmanship associated with provincial French country furniture of the period.

fig 2. A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs.
fig 2. Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

The oak has developed a deep, warm patina over centuries of use, with age-related wear, surface marks, shrinkage to the top boards and old repairs all contributing to its authentic appearance and character.

Dimensions:

Height: 62 cm

Width: 175 cm

Depth: 63 cm

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this French Provincial Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230497
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Specialists in fine antique furniture, decorative arts & collectables

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Archive I A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs.

Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest

Archive II A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs. View II
Archive III A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs. View III
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Telephone 01905 799928
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs.
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Oak Coffer Chest
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A low rectangular dark oak coffer with a plank lid and four carved recessed panels accented with brass studs.
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FAQs

A French provincial oak coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest crafted in regional France during the 17th and 18th centuries, designed primarily for storing household linens, textiles, and valuables.

These coffers were constructed from solid regional hardwoods such as oak, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-carved decorative panels, and decorative brass or iron studding.

Authentic period coffers exhibit hand-hewn planking, subtle hand-carving irregularities, hand-forged iron hardware or hinges, and surface patination developed over centuries.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively as a low coffee table in a living room, a bench at the foot of a bed, or a practical storage unit in a hallway.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources.
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