6715

18thc. Oak Coffer Box

With lift up lid on wire hinges

With single drawer beneath

With brass handles.

24”w x 16”h x 14”d

61cm w x 41cm h x 35cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1245252

Dealers Internal Reference

6715

Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description

6715

18thc. Oak Coffer Box

With lift up lid on wire hinges

With single drawer beneath

With brass handles.

24”w x 16”h x 14”d

61cm w x 41cm h x 35cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

61cm (24.02")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1245252

Dealers Internal Ref

6715

About the Dealer

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Telephone 01935 815 209

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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp

Verified Since Mar 2010

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ObjectCoffers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHinged lid, Brass escutcheon, Lower drawer, Swan-neck handles
SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

In the 18th century, oak coffers and mule chests served as primary storage vessels in English households for linens, clothing, and household valuables. The addition of a lower drawer represented a design evolution bridging simple trunks and dedicated chests of drawers.

Period coffers were constructed primarily from solid English oak using mortise and tenon joinery fastened with wooden pegs. Hardware included hand-forged iron strap hinges, brass escutcheons, and cast brass swan-neck handles on drawers.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed wood surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joints on lower drawers, historical pit-saw marks, and natural patination around ironwork and brass fittings.

A period oak coffer functions effectively as a characterful coffee table, hallway bench, or end-of-bed storage solution, bringing natural timber textures into contemporary living spaces.

Maintain oak surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying beeswax twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct radiators and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.