CJ Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
Antique Late 17th Century Carved English Joined Oak Coffer (c. 1680)
A charming and authentic period English oak coffer (blanket chest) dating from the late Stuart period, featuring traditional pegged mortise-and-tenon construction and wonderful surface patination throughout.
Key Features:
The central panel is accented with a raised square lozenge detail and an early brass circular keyhole escutcheon.
• Period Construction: Heavy overhanging plank lid with moulded edges, panelled sides, and a three-panel back. The frame retains visible wooden dowels and authentic hand-worked surface textures.
• Original Ironwork: Retains its original hand-forged wrought-iron strap hinges (with remnants of their fleur-de-lis terminals and original clench nails, alongside later stabilizing screws) as well as the original recessed wrought-iron lock plate inside the front rail .
• Stands on Stile Feet: Raised on sturdy, integral stile supports with rich colour and dry, honest oxidation on the unpolished back and underside.
Measures 51" wuide x 21"deep x 27" high
CJ Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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17th Century Oak Coffer of Desirable Proportions
