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Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/chest
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Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/chest

18th century
Description

Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet.

A fantastic example in original condition and boasting a wonderful age related patination

Dimensions:

Height 72 cm (28.34 in)

Width 137 cm (53.93 in)

Depth 58 cm (22.83 in)

Dated 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Coffer Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09636726
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional early 18th-century cabinet work.
Hand-tool marks on the interior boards: made before machine planing.
Dark, oxidised interior surfaces: centuries of exposure to air.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233818
Dealers Internal Reference
1907
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Description
Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet.

A fantastic example in original condition and boasting a wonderful age related patination

Dimensions:

Height 72 cm (28.34 in)

Width 137 cm (53.93 in)

Depth 58 cm (22.83 in)

Dated 1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Coffer Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09636726
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 275-350 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Pegged mortise and tenon joints: traditional early 18th-century cabinet work.
Hand-tool marks on the interior boards: made before machine planing.
Dark, oxidised interior surfaces: centuries of exposure to air.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1233818
Dealers Internal Ref
1907
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/chest

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An early 18th-century dark oak coffer with relief carved scroll panels across the front and a solid hinged plank top.
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
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An early 18th-century dark oak coffer with relief carved scroll panels across the front and a solid hinged plank top.
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  • ObjectCoffers & Storage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliate panels, Panelled front facade, Hinged plank top, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 137 cm (54 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This early 18th-century English country house coffer is an oak storage chest finished in a dark brown tone with visible peg joinery and an original age-related patination. The piece has a hinged plank top, panelled sides, and a panelled front facade with carved foliate panels and a frieze over stile feet, plus an iron keyhole escutcheon plate. Measuring 72 cm high, 137 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, the coffer provides ample traditional storage. Practical for everyday use, this versatile wooden chest sits comfortably in a hallway, at the foot of a bed, or in a living room to store blankets, linens, and household items. The sturdy flat top also offers a surface for displaying decorative objects or lighting lamps, blending historic English craftsmanship with functional storage needs in contemporary home settings.

FAQs

A coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest with a hinged lid, historically used for holding linens, clothing, and household valuables from the medieval period through to the 18th century.

These pieces were typically hand-crafted from solid timber using traditional mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, featuring hand-carved panels along the front facade and a heavy plank top.

Authentic period coffers display signs of age such as hand-planed timber marks, peg-and-tenon joint construction, original staple or loop hinges, and genuine wear around the base and lock plate.

A carved oak coffer operates as functional storage positioned at the foot of a bed, within an entrance hall, or alongside contemporary seating to contrast historic texture with modern decor.

Maintain the wood by placing it away from direct heat sources or extreme humidity changes, dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and applying a thin coat of clear beeswax annually to protect the patination.
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