Georgian Sword Chest in Oak

18th century

Sold by Waterfall Antiques

Description

A wonderful 18th century oak trunk of elongated form – sometimes referred to as a sword chest. It is in solid English oak and is of a pleasing understated design having no carving or adornments. It has a D-edge moulded rectangular lid opening to reveal a general purpose storage interior and at the base of the elevations is a small moulded plinth. There is a fully working key to the original lock. This stunning Georgian coffer retains its original finish with a deep rich colour and patina. It is English, c.1750s.

Width 53” (1350mm)

Height 13 1/2” (340mm)

Depth 16 1/4” (415mm)

Waterfall Antiques is located in Bath, just 9 miles from J18 of the M4. If you see anything on this website (or on our own website waterfallantiques.com) that you'd like to have a closer look at, do please phone us. Appointments can be be made for any day of the week including Saturdays & Sundays, and any evening. The number is 07595 278848. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Declaration

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA290014

Dealers Internal Reference

K1226

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Description

A wonderful 18th century oak trunk of elongated form – sometimes referred to as a sword chest. It is in solid English oak and is of a pleasing understated design having no carving or adornments.

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It has a D-edge moulded rectangular lid opening to reveal a general purpose storage interior and at the base of the elevations is a small moulded plinth.

Waterfall Antiques

There is a fully working key to the original lock. This stunning Georgian coffer retains its original finish with a deep rich colour and patina. It is English, c.1750s.

fig 1. Georgian sword chest in oak — fig 1. Georgian Sword Chest in Oak

Width 53” (1350mm)

Height 13 1/2” (340mm)

Depth 16 1/4” (415mm)

Waterfall Antiques is located in Bath, just 9 miles from J18 of the M4. If you see anything on this website (or on our own website waterfallantiques.com) that you'd like to have a closer look at, do please phone us. Appointments can be be made for any day of the week including Saturdays & Sundays, and any evening. The number is 07595 278848. We would be delighted to hear from you!

Date of Manufacture

Waterfall Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA290014

Dealers Internal Ref

K1226

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Waterfall Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2014

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