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18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach
Clive Payne Antiques
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950
Clive Payne Antiques

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18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach

18th century
Description

A fine example of a Welsh Oak coffer Bach, having three raised and moulded fielded panels above a shaped apron and two opening drawers, the lid opening on rail hinges.

Having very good colour and patina.

Circa 1780

Size: 25.50? wide X 13.25? deep X 18.75? tall

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Declaration

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA658178
Dealers Internal Reference
OAK0192
Description
A fine example of a Welsh Oak coffer Bach, having three raised and moulded fielded panels above a shaped apron and two opening drawers, the lid opening on rail hinges.

Having very good colour and patina.

Circa 1780

Size: 25.50? wide X 13.25? deep X 18.75? tall

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
33.5cm (13.19")
Date of Manufacture

Clive Payne Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA658178
Dealers Internal Ref
OAK0192
Clive Payne Antiques
Clive Payne Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2019

Leading specialist dealer in mason's ironstone china and dealer in period english furniture.

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Clive Payne Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron.

18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron. View VI
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Clive Payne Antiques

Clive Payne Antiques
Telephone 01608 658856 or 07764 476776
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Unit 11 Langston Priory Workshops
Kingham
Oxfordshire
OX7 6UP
United Kingdom
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Clive Payne Antiques
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron.
18TH CENTURY WELSH OAK COFFER BACH
Ref: SA658178
An 18th-century dark oak Welsh coffer bach featuring a hinged top lid, three fielded front panels, a brass escutcheon, two lower drawers, and a shaped apron.
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A coffer bach, meaning small chest in Welsh, is a miniature storage chest with a hinged lid, often featuring fielded panels and small drawers underneath. Originating in 18th-century Wales, these pieces were traditional gifts, often given as wedding tokens or used to store personal valuables.

Georgian coffers were primarily constructed from solid native timber such as oak or pine, joined using traditional pegged mortise and tenon joints. Features typically include hand-planed fielded panels, hand-cut dovetails on drawers, and original iron or brass hardware.

Authentic 18th-century coffers exhibit signs of age such as uneven timber shrinkage, hand-sawn back boards, wooden peg construction, and natural wear around the base and lid hinges. Original period brasswork and original lock mechanisms also help confirm authenticity.

A coffer bach serves as a versatile accent piece in modern interiors, functioning well on a hallway console, at the foot of a bed, or alongside a hearth. Its rich wood tones provide visual depth and historic texture within both modern rustic and traditional settings.

Preserve antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources or in damp environments to prevent timber movement and cracking.
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