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17th Century Yorkshire Coffer
Holmes Antiques
for sale €1,638     $1,778
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17th Century Yorkshire Coffer

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A very good 17th Century Yorkshire Mule Kist of great colour with original ring hinges one of which has been repaired. It is interesting to note the beaded faces carved in the spandrels that are very similar to the ones seen on Yorkshire chairs at this period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Yorkshire Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA589918
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A very good 17th Century Yorkshire Mule Kist of great colour with original ring hinges one of which has been repaired.
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It is interesting to note the beaded faces carved in the spandrels that are very similar to the ones seen on Yorkshire chairs at this period.
Holmes Antiques
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
136cm (53.54")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Yorkshire Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA589918
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons.

17th Century Yorkshire Coffer

Archive II A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View III
Archive IV A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View IV
Archive V A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View V
Archive VI A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View VI
Archive VII A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View VII
Archive VIII A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View VIII
Archive IX A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View IX
Archive X A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View X
Archive XI A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons. View XI
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Holmes Antiques
Telephone 07729 347 159
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West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/holmes
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 227
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A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons.
17th Century Yorkshire Coffer
Ref: SA589918
A seventeenth-century carved dark oak Yorkshire coffer featuring three arcaded floral panels, scrollwork friezes, two lower drawers, and brass keyhole escutcheons.
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A Yorkshire coffer is a regional style of joiner-made storage chest originating from northern England during the seventeenth century, typically featuring deep relief carvings such as scrolled foliage, floral motifs, and arcaded panels.

These coffers were crafted using mortise and tenon joinery secured with wooden pegs, utilizing native English oak planks, integrated lower drawers, and forged iron or brass fittings.

Authentic period coffers display hand-sawn timber marks, irregular peg construction, historic iron wire hinges, and genuine wear patterns along the base consistent with centuries of utility.

Position the chest at the foot of a bed or in an entryway, pairing the rich textured timber with natural linen upholstery, contemporary ceramic urns, or minimalist artwork to create visual balance.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish once or twice annually to nourish the timber and protect the original patination.
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