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18th Century Elm Coffer
Camden Antiques
for sale €380     $413
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18th Century Elm Coffer

18th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
Description

A charming mid 18th century coffer cosntructed in solid Elm. Packed full of rustic character and charm. Signs of historic woodworm (not active) and with an old patched repair to the top (see photo). With a good colour and original hinges.

Dimensions:

Width 119cms

Depth 38cms

Height 56cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this 18th Century Elm Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233463
Dealers Internal Reference
18486
Description
A charming mid 18th century coffer cosntructed in solid Elm. Packed full of rustic character and charm. Signs of historic woodworm (not active) and with an old patched repair to the top (see photo). With a good colour and original hinges.

Dimensions:

Width 119cms

Depth 38cms

Height 56cms

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this 18th Century Elm Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233463
Dealers Internal Ref
18486
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends.
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Archive I An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends.

18th Century Elm Coffer

Archive II An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View II
Archive III An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends. View XIII
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Camden Antiques

Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 167
Items Sold 2,466
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends.
18th Century Elm Coffer
Ref: SA1233463
An 18th-century elm coffer featuring a rectangular hinged lid, prominent wood grain, central iron lockplate, and slab ends.
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An 18th-century elm coffer is a utilitarian wooden storage trunk constructed primarily from British elm plank timber. Characterised by a lift-up hinged lid, these chests were standard fixtures in rural English households for storing linens, clothing, and household goods.

Coffers from this period were crafted using solid native hardwoods, such as elm or oak, often joined with hand-cut dovetails or iron rosehead nails. Hardware typically includes hand-forged iron escutcheons, strap hinges, and simple latch mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, irregular thickness in the planks, and natural shrinkage line separations along the grain. The presence of hand-forged ironwork, authentic surface oxidisation, and original bootjack ends further confirms period construction.

An antique coffer serves as a functional focal point, operating effectively as a low coffee table, a hallway bench, or storage at the foot of a bed. Its rich wood tones provide visual texture and warmth within neutral or contemporary schemes.

Maintain the timber by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to prevent drying and nourish the wood. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent shrinking or warping of the solid planks.
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