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Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach
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Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

18th century
Description

A fine and rare example of a traditional Welsh miniature coffer, or Coffor Bach, of unusual form and excellent colour and patina.

Larger than many, it has a detachable lid, thumb nail moulded on three sides. The pair of well figured, recessed panels below are of highly unusual outline for a coffor bach and enhanced by a band of chequered, dog`s tooth inlay.

The waisted lower part has a charming, three drawer arrangement in a triple ogee-arched frieze with cabriole legs ending in unusual pad feet. The brassware is not original but old and in appropriate style.

West Wales, c.1760-1780.

The coffor bach, a piece that is peculiar to Wales and especially the south western counties, was traditionally associated with marriage. A bride could store her most precious, small possessions inside and it was often passed down through the female line.

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244913
Description
A fine and rare example of a traditional Welsh miniature coffer, or Coffor Bach, of unusual form and excellent colour and patina.

Larger than many, it has a detachable lid, thumb nail moulded on three sides.

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The pair of well figured, recessed panels below are of highly unusual outline for a coffor bach and enhanced by a band of chequered, dog`s tooth inlay.
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fig 1. A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

The waisted lower part has a charming, three drawer arrangement in a triple ogee-arched frieze with cabriole legs ending in unusual pad feet. The brassware is not original but old and in appropriate style.

fig 2. A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

West Wales, c.1760-1780.

The coffor bach, a piece that is peculiar to Wales and especially the south western counties, was traditionally associated with marriage. A bride could store her most precious, small possessions inside and it was often passed down through the female line.

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244913
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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Archive I A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.

Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach

Archive II A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs. View VII
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Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
Unusual & Rare Georgian Oak Coffor Bach
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A Georgian oak coffer bach featuring a hinged lid, twin shaped front panels, decorative inlay bordering, lower drawers with brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectCoffers & Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Shaped raised panels, Chevron inlay, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 18th century Georgian coffor bach is a traditional Welsh miniature chest of dark brown oak with a rich patina and contrasting brass hardware. The structure comprises a hinged lid above a front with twin shaped raised panels bordered by chevron inlay, standing on a waisted lower section containing three drawers with brass handles. The whole rests upon cabriole legs ending in pad feet. The piece measures 51 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. Historically used by brides to store precious possessions, this compact chest sits easily on a sideboard top, chest of drawers, or accent table to hold small items such as jewellery, letters, or keepsakes in a living room, hallway, or bedroom. Its distinctive proportions and warm timber tones suit both period interiors and traditional country house settings.

FAQs

A Coffer Bach is a small-scale storage chest originating in Wales during the 18th century, traditionally crafted with a hinged lid, raised panels, and lower drawer storage.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid native oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail jointing, brass escutcheons, and decorative inlay work such as barber-pole banding.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planed timber on unexposed surfaces, original brass drop handles, historic wear to the feet, and hand-forged iron or wooden pin hinges.

Due to its compact dimensions, a Coffer Bach functions effectively as a tabletop accent on a sideboard, a bedside storage unit, or a decorative focal point in an entry hall.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood movement.
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