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Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723
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Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

18th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 18th century Georgian coffer in golden oak, very well made and of good quality. Featuring a large lift-up lid opening to reveal a spacious internal storage compartment, providing ample space for blankets, linens, clothing or household items.

Beautifully carved to the front with the initials D.H and the date 1723, this charming coffer displays a wonderful sense of history and character. Standing on sturdy square legs, it showcases the timeless craftsmanship and solid construction associated with early Georgian oak furniture.

Boasting gorgeous golden oak grain and rich colour throughout, this is a highly desirable example with exceptional warmth and natural character. The beautifully carved front and original dated inscription make it a particularly distinctive and eye-catching piece.

Presented in good condition, displaying beautiful grain, colour and craftsmanship throughout, this impressive Georgian coffer would make a wonderful addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 6011

Measurements : 144cm (56½") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 75cm (29½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Storage Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238939
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6011
Description
Antique 18th century Georgian coffer in golden oak, very well made and of good quality.
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Featuring a large lift-up lid opening to reveal a spacious internal storage compartment, providing ample space for blankets, linens, clothing or household items.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

Beautifully carved to the front with the initials D.H and the date 1723, this charming coffer displays a wonderful sense of history and character. Standing on sturdy square legs, it showcases the timeless craftsmanship and solid construction associated with early Georgian oak furniture.

fig 2. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

Boasting gorgeous golden oak grain and rich colour throughout, this is a highly desirable example with exceptional warmth and natural character. The beautifully carved front and original dated inscription make it a particularly distinctive and eye-catching piece.

fig 3. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

Presented in good condition, displaying beautiful grain, colour and craftsmanship throughout, this impressive Georgian coffer would make a wonderful addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 6011

Measurements : 144cm (56½") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 75cm (29½") Height

fig 4. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 5. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 5. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 6. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 6. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 7. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 7. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 8. An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
fig 8. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Storage Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238939
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6011
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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An antique early 18th-century panelled oak coffer featuring a carved frieze with initials D H and the year 1723.
Antique Georgian Golden Oak Coffer | Dated 1723
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  • ObjectCoffers & Storage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved frieze with date and initials, Three fielded front panels, Stile legs, Pegged mortise and tenon joinery
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 144 cm (57 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Georgian oak coffer is a solid wood storage chest finished in a warm golden brown colour. The front elevation displays three fielded panels, square stile legs, and a carved frieze featuring the initials D H and the date 1723 alongside a keyhole escutcheon. Visible construction details include pegged mortise and tenon joinery and raised mouldings framing each panel. The piece measures 75 cm high, 144 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. At home in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, the chest provides practical storage for blankets, linens, and everyday household items while serving as a functional surface. The lift-up lid opens to an interior compartment enclosed by traditional panelled timber walls. The solid wood construction and straightforward proportions suit traditional English country house interiors as well as rustic rustic-inspired spaces.

FAQs

A coffer, also known as a kist, served as the primary form of household storage furniture throughout the medieval, Renaissance, and Georgian periods in Britain, used to store linens, clothing, and valuables.

Early 18th-century coffers were built using joined timber techniques, featuring mortise and tenon joints secured with wooden pegs, hand-planed oak panels, and solid stile legs.

Authentic period coffers display signs of hand-tooling, original pegged joinery, authentic oxidisation around iron hinges and lock plates, and carved dates or initials carved directly into the front frieze.

An antique coffer can be positioned at the foot of a bed, in a hallway, or used as a central coffee table in a living room to introduce textural contrast and historical character.

Preserve the oak timber by positioning the coffer away from direct heat sources and radiator units, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and applying a natural beeswax polish annually.
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