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Dated 1690 Oak Panelled Chest
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Dated 1690 Oak Panelled Chest

17th century
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"A late 17th-century solid oak panelled chest, the front relief carved with floral and geometric decoration. The central panel bears the initials “T.S.” and the date 1690. Panelled sides and top. The lid is secured with wire hinges, and the chest is constructed using pinned mortise and tenon joints.

The date places it at the close of the 17th century, a period of transition in English furniture. While later William and Mary pieces moved toward lighter proportions, this example retains the weight and grounded character associated with earlier oak traditions.

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition. Small historic chip to the front right edge of the lid and to the lower right foot. Along with a historic ironwork repair to the rear.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Physical Dimensions
Height
57.8cm (22.76")
Width
132.3cm (52.09")
Depth
55.7cm (21.93")
Declaration

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Panelled Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA1231252
Dealers Internal Reference
SA1575
Description
"A late 17th-century solid oak panelled chest, the front relief carved with floral and geometric decoration. The central panel bears the initials “T.S.” and the date 1690. Panelled sides and top.
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The lid is secured with wire hinges, and the chest is constructed using pinned mortise and tenon joints.
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fig 1. A dark oak panelled chest featuring detailed floral and foliage relief carvings, a central panel inscribed TS 1690, and an iron lockplate.
fig 1. Dated 1690 Oak Panelled Chest

The date places it at the close of the 17th century, a period of transition in English furniture. While later William and Mary pieces moved toward lighter proportions, this example retains the weight and grounded character associated with earlier oak traditions.

fig 2. A dark oak panelled chest featuring detailed floral and foliage relief carvings, a central panel inscribed TS 1690, and an iron lockplate.
fig 2. Dated 1690 Oak Panelled Chest

Condition Report

In excellent antique condition. Small historic chip to the front right edge of the lid and to the lower right foot. Along with a historic ironwork repair to the rear.

The photographs form part of the condition report, so please review them carefully. Further images or a video viewing can be provided on request. Viewings are welcome at our Southampton unit, strictly by appointment.

If you have any questions regarding this piece, please don't hesitate to get in touch."

Height
57.8cm (22.76")
Width
132.3cm (52.09")
Depth
55.7cm (21.93")
Date of Manufacture

Steven Swann Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Panelled Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231252
Dealers Internal Ref
SA1575
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A dark oak panelled chest featuring detailed floral and foliage relief carvings, a central panel inscribed TS 1690, and an iron lockplate.
Dated 1690 Oak Panelled Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers & Storage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century / William & Mary
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved floral panels, Dated central motif, Carved stiles, Iron lockplate
  • SizeH 57.8 cm (23 in) x W 132.3 cm (52 in) x D 55.7 cm (22 in)

This late 17th-century solid oak panelled chest represents the English Country House style and measures 57.8 cm high, 132.3 cm wide, and 55.7 cm deep. Constructed using pinned mortise and tenon joints with panelled sides and top, the dark brown piece has a lid secured with wire hinges and an iron lockplate at the front. The exterior features detailed floral and geometric relief carvings across the frieze and stiles, while the central front panel bears the carved initials "T.S." and the date 1690. Condition reports note a small historic chip to the front right edge of the lid and to the lower right foot, alongside a historic ironwork repair to the rear. Practical for use as a coffer or storage chest in a traditional hallway, bedroom, or living space, it brings historical weight and character to an interior.

FAQs

A joined oak coffer is a wooden storage chest constructed using mortise and tenon joinery, prevalent during the 17th century in Britain for holding linens, textiles, and household valuables.

These pieces were typically handcrafted from solid English oak, utilising pegged tenon joints, hand-planed floating panels, and hand-carved decorative relief motifs rather than modern adhesives or nails.

Authentic period oak displays signs of hand-tooling, original pegged joint construction, natural dark oxidation in the wood grain around iron hardware, and irregular wear consistent with centuries of functional use.

An antique carved coffer functions as a functional statement piece when positioned in an entryway, at the foot of a bed, or utilized as a low coffee table to provide visual texture alongside contemporary furnishings.

Preserve solid oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry soft cloth and applying a clear natural beeswax polish periodically while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations.
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