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18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
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18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 20 June 2026 · London City Antiques
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18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment. It boasts a quality carved frieze with an original iron lock plate, three magnificently carved oak panels depicting sunflowers to the centre and a delightful carved plinth.

A very handsome 18th century example having very desirable age related wear, colour and patination.

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London City Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

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SA803439
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18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment.
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It boasts a quality carved frieze with an original iron lock plate, three magnificently carved oak panels depicting sunflowers to the centre and a delightful carved plinth.
London City Antiques

A very handsome 18th century example having very desirable age related wear, colour and patination.

H

W

D

1720

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Oak Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA803439
Dealers Internal Ref
805
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An 18th century antique oak coffer featuring carved panelled fronts, geometric motifs, and an iron latch.
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
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An 18th century antique oak coffer featuring carved panelled fronts, geometric motifs, and an iron latch.
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  • ObjectCoffers and Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric carved panels, Honeysuckle or rosette carvings, Rope-twist mouldings, Wrought iron latch

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Authenticity is identified through hand-carved detailing, tool marks from period adzes or saws, hand-wrought iron nails and locks, and natural timber shrinkage and patination consistent with age.

An antique coffer provides functional storage while anchoring a space, functioning effectively as a base at the foot of a bed or as a textural centrepiece in a living room.

Preserve antique oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid English oak, utilising frame-and-panel joinery held together with wooden pegs, often complemented by hand-forged iron hardware and hinges.

An antique oak coffer is a traditional heavy storage chest, historically used in homes for storing valuable textiles, documents, and household goods before the widespread use of wardrobes.
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