Very Rare Oak Tudor Coffer C1550

Name: Very Rare Oak Tudor Coffer C1550
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA759033
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Rupert Landen Antiques

Description

A very rare English oak Tudor coffer in remarkable original condition. With its original finish it has remarkably not been interfered with by the Victorians! This coffer also has its original lock, hasp and hinges still in place. If you look closely at the hinges you can still see the remains of the original tinning coating. A piece of furniture of this period is relatively easy to date, because there are still pieces like this in churches around the country. It is made from riven boards - each one being a single piece of oak - looking down the sides, you can see that they are cupped. In addition to the construction, there are naive carvings to either end meaning it can be dated fairly accurately at C1530 to C1550. It has a candle box in side - we suspect this is a later addition. This has been in our house for some time and we will be sad to see it go - a rare opportunity to own something that was around in the rein of Queen Elizabeth I, if only it could talk!

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Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

168cm (66.14")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA759033

Dealers Internal Reference

2181

Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

Description

A very rare English oak Tudor coffer in remarkable original condition.

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With its original finish it has remarkably not been interfered with by the Victorians! This coffer also has its original lock, hasp and hinges still in place.

Rupert Landen Antiques

If you look closely at the hinges you can still see the remains of the original tinning coating. A piece of furniture of this period is relatively easy to date, because there are still pieces like this in churches around the country. It is made from riven boards - each one being a single piece of oak - looking down the sides, you can see that they are cupped. In addition to the construction, there are naive carvings to either end meaning it can be dated fairly accurately at C1530 to C1550. It has a candle box in side - we suspect this is a later addition. This has been in our house for some time and we will be sad to see it go - a rare opportunity to own something that was around in the rein of Queen Elizabeth I, if only it could talk!

st 2181