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Small Size Oak Lid Box / Coffer
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for sale €287     $311
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James R Millington Antiques

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Small Size Oak Lid Box / Coffer

1900 - 1920
Description

Small size oak lid box in the antique style dating from around 1900. With plain lid top and inner storage, it has a carved and decorated front with inlaid floral design. It is in good condition and solid made piece.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Small Carved Oak Coffer to the 1900s.

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SA1239899
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Description
Small size oak lid box in the antique style dating from around 1900.
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With plain lid top and inner storage, it has a carved and decorated front with inlaid floral design.
James R Millington Antiques

It is in good condition and solid made piece.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

James R Millington Antiques has dated this Small Carved Oak Coffer to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239899
James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Dealing in antique, victorian, pre-1940's furniture. Ideal for trade and export.

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A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid.
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Archive I A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid.

Small Size Oak Lid Box / Coffer

Archive II A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View II
Archive III A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View III
Archive IV A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View IV
Archive V A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View V
Archive VI A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View VI
Archive VII A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View VIII
Archive IX A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View IX
Archive X A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid. View X
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James R Millington Antiques

James R Millington Antiques
Telephone 07787 574993
Location
Unit 37
Marsh Mills
Luck lane
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD3 4AB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jrm
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 126
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James R Millington Antiques
James R Millington Antiques
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Location: Unit 37, Marsh Mills, Luck lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 4AB, United Kingdom
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A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid.
Small size oak lid box / coffer
Ref: SA1239899
A small dark carved oak coffer featuring two inlaid floral panels, carved arches, and a flat top lid.
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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Wood Inlay
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsInlaid floral panels, Lunette carving, Stile legs, Arched panel design
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This small size oak lid box / coffer is an example of Jacobean Revival storage furniture dating from around 1900. Made from dark brown oak with wood inlay, the box has a flat top lid and an inner storage compartment. The decorated front displays intricate lunette carving across the upper and lower sections, arched panel designs framing two inlaid floral panels, and a central turned moulding divider between stile legs. Measuring 53 cm high, 58 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, the solid made piece is well-suited for placement in an English country house interior to hold small items while serving as a decorative surface.

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Coffers are one of the earliest forms of storage furniture in European history, originating in the medieval period. Primarily used to secure personal possessions, textiles, and valuables, they evolved from crude iron-bound chests into elaborate carved and inlaid wooden vessels during the Renaissance and Jacobean eras.

Traditional coffers are constructed from native hardwoods, predominantly European oak, joined using peg-and-tenon or dovetail joinery rather than modern metal fasteners. Decorative elements typically include relief hand-carving, turned details, and contrasting timber inlays such as holly, bog oak, or walnut.

Authenticity is assessed through structural features such as hand-hewn oak panels, irregular pegged joints, age-appropriate patination, and hand-forged iron hinges. Evidence of historic wear, shrinkage across the wood grain, and tool marks from adzes or pit saws indicate older construction.

A small oak coffer functions as an accent piece in hallways, alcoves, or at the foot of a bed. Its deep wood tones and textured surface contrast effectively against neutral plastered walls, contemporary textiles, and minimalist architectural features.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the patina, ensuring the piece is kept away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture.
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