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A 17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
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A 17th Century Joined Oak Coffer

17th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
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A wonderful 17th-century joined oak coffer with a triple-panel lid having moulded framework above twin side panels and a four-panel facade. The frieze rail is enriched with a carved & nail-punched geometric band & the plain front panels are centered by a broad muntin emblazoned with a flowering plant defined against a recessed ground. Finished on moulded stiles.

In solid, gently worn, original condition. Wear and tear commensurate with use.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09657572
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-380 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints throughout the frame: traditional 17th-century joinery.
Carved chevron frieze with punched ground: typical late 17th-century decorative work.
Hand-riven oak panels showing medullary ray flecks: period cleft timber preparation.
Heavy oxidisation and tool marks across unpolished backboards: centuries of natural ageing.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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
60cm (23.62")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236796
Dealers Internal Reference
867
Dealers Notes

Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

Description
A wonderful 17th-century joined oak coffer with a triple-panel lid having moulded framework above twin side panels and a four-panel facade.
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The frieze rail is enriched with a carved & nail-punched geometric band & the plain front panels are centered by a broad muntin emblazoned with a flowering plant defined against a recessed ground.
M Cross Antiques

Finished on moulded stiles.

In solid, gently worn, original condition. Wear and tear commensurate with use.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09657572
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-380 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints throughout the frame: traditional 17th-century joinery.
Carved chevron frieze with punched ground: typical late 17th-century decorative work.
Hand-riven oak panels showing medullary ray flecks: period cleft timber preparation.
Heavy oxidisation and tool marks across unpolished backboards: centuries of natural ageing.

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
60cm (23.62")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236796
Dealers Internal Ref
867
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade.
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Archive I A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade.

A 17th Century Joined Oak Coffer

Archive II A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View III
Archive IV A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View IV
Archive V A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View V
Archive VI A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View VI
Archive VII A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View VII
Archive VIII A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View VIII
Archive IX A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View IX
Archive X A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View X
Archive XI A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View XI
Archive XII A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade. View XII
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A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade.
A 17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1236796
A seventeenth-century dark oak joined coffer featuring a carved central floral panel, a geometric top frieze, and a panelled front facade.
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  • ObjectCoffers & Trunks
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialEnglish Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved floral panel, Zig-zag frieze, Mortise and tenon joinery, Panelled front
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This seventeenth-century joined oak coffer reflects the Jacobean style with an English Country House character. The dark brown timber displays a polished, aged finish on solid construction. The piece comprises a panelled front facade with four panels flanking a central vertical muntin that is decorated with a carved floral motif. Above the facade, the frieze rail features a carved and nail-punched geometric zig-zag band. Moulded framework and vertical stiles complete the structure, showing gentle wear and tear commensurate with age and use. Measuring 60 cm high, 130 cm wide, and 49 cm deep, this trunk is suited for storage applications in a bedroom, living room, or hallway. The substantial dark wood storage chest offers both practical utility and period aesthetic charm within a domestic interior setting today.

FAQs

A joined oak coffer is a timber storage chest constructed using frame-and-panel joinery, secured with mortise and tenon joints and wooden pegs, a method widely used throughout the seventeenth century.

These coffers were crafted primarily from native English oak using hand-planed timbers, pegged frame-and-panel construction, and hand-carved decorative motifs such as floral patterns or geometric friezes.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-riven wood surfaces, exposed wooden peg fixings, historic iron hinges, and genuine wear around the base, stiles, and lid edges.

Place the coffer in an entryway, bedroom end-of-bed position, or living space, pairing it with contemporary artwork or neutral textured textiles to balance the dark timber.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth, apply a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually, and position the chest away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.
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