Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
• Circa: 1650 - 1700
• Period: Charles II
• Provenance: West Country, England
• Wood: Solid oak
• Triple panel design
• Channel moulded frame
• Peg construction
• Carved lunette upper frieze
• Carved lozenges below
• Working lock & key
• Original hand beaten iron loop hinges
• Candle box
• Original top
• Original sides
• Original back
• Original bottom
• Original length style feet
• Superb deep rich oak patina
• 14 days free UK returns policy
The coffer features a triple panel design with three panels to the lid and front of the coffer. Constructed in the traditional peg construction method, the coffer features a channel-moulded frame. The upper section of the coffer boasts a row of lunette carvings and below, there are three diamond shaped lozenges with floral centres. The lid is connected to the base with the original hand beaten iron loop hinges. Inside, there is the original candle box to the right hand side. There is also a working lock and key with this coffer which locks the top lid onto the base. The coffer sits on its original style feet, which is rare to see. The back of the coffer features the original rough-hewn back and original floor. This coffer has sought after proportions not being too tall. This coffer would have been commissioned for a wealthy country homeowner.
The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and useable. The exterior of the coffer boasts a stunning rich oak colour patination. This is an important oak coffer having been around in the days of Charles II, Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland & Scotland and the Great Fire of London. The coffer would be ideal as a storage box in a bedroom in front of a bed.
Condition Report:
The frame of the coffer is original featuring the original floor, top, sides and back. The coffer stands on its original styles. The working lock and key are very old replacements. The iron hand beaten loop hinges are original. The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and useable. Free of active woodworm. The coffer is solid in joint and ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition and does not detract from its attractive appeal.
Dimensions:
Height = 52.4cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Width (lid) = 130cm or 51¼” or 4ft 3¼”
Width (body) = 124.7cm or 49” or 4ft 1”
Depth (lid) = 53cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth (body) = 49.5cm or 19½” or 1ft 7½”
UK Delivery:
Delivery to any address in mainland England & Wales is £65. For delivery to Scotland & Ireland, please email for a quote.
Free 14 Day UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you. You will be given a refund excluding the delivery cost.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS or PayPal.
International Buyers:
If you live outside of the UK and you would like to purchase this item; please contact us before purchasing the item to obtain a shipping quote and delivery lead-time. A returns policy is not available for international buyers. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international bank transfers).
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA & CINOA.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further products and information.
Ref. Coffer 19
Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
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Charles II West Country Carved Oak Coffer (Circa 1650 - 1700)
