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A 17th Century Oak Coffer Original Carving (Superb)
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A 17th Century Oak Coffer Original Carving (Superb)

17th century
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A poor coffer with the best original carving, unfortunately it has lost all of its leg length and the interior has been abused, I bought if for the carved front which is a delight to behold also a great colour and patina it must have a use.

Circa 1620

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 129 CMS

DEPTH 55 CMS

HEIGHT 57 CMS

Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA1241061
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Description
A poor coffer with the best original carving, unfortunately it has lost all of its leg length and the interior has been abused, I bought if for the carved front which is a delight to behold also a great colour and patina it must have a use.

Circa 1620

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 129 CMS

DEPTH 55 CMS

HEIGHT 57 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241061
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole.

A 17th Century Oak Coffer Original Carving (Superb)

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View II
Archive III A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View VIII
Archive IX A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View IX
Archive X A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View X
Archive XI A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View XI
Archive XII A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole. View XII
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole.
A 17th century oak coffer original carving (superb)
Ref: SA1241061
A 17th-century dark oak coffer featuring three relief-carved floral panels and a carved top frieze with a central keyhole.
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  • ObjectCoffers & Chests
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century English
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carved panels, floral roundels, foliate frieze, peg joinery

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A coffer is a traditional wooden storage chest constructed with joined timber panels and heavy oak during the 17th century. These pieces served as foundational storage for household linens, textiles, and valuables in early European homes.

Coffers from this period were crafted using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs rather than metal screws or modern adhesives. They feature hand-planed oak panels, hand-carved decorative friezes, and hand-forged iron hinges.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-tooling, such as irregular peg insertion, hand-turned carved details, and natural shrinkage across the grain over centuries. genuine age patina inside carved recesses and historic ironwork or repairs around hinges help confirm age.

Position the coffer at the foot of a bed, below a window, or along an entrance hallway to create a focal point that adds historic depth to modern or rustic schemes. Pair the piece with neutral textiles, modern artwork, or simple ceramics to highlight the textured dark wood grain.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year along the direction of the grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent warping or splitting of the oak panels.
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