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Small Early 17th Century Oak Coffer
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,574     $2,794
£2,200

Holmes Antiques

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Small Early 17th Century Oak Coffer

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
Description

A wonderful and rare early 17th Century Oak plank Coffer of small proportions and superb colour. Made from single planks of Oak throughout, the nicely bowed one piece top seems to work well with the overall look of the piece as dose the well executed carving to the front board. The underneath, inside and back have a lovely dry untouched surface. The ring hinges are original.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

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

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SA837164
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 wonderful and rare early 17th Century Oak plank Coffer of small proportions and superb colour.
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Made from single planks of Oak throughout, the nicely bowed one piece top seems to work well with the overall look of the piece as dose the well executed carving to the front board.
Holmes Antiques

The underneath, inside and back have a lovely dry untouched surface. The ring hinges are original.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA837164
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

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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
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A low 17th-century dark oak coffer with relief carved lunette patterns and a central iron lockplate.
Small Early 17th Century Oak Coffer
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A low 17th-century dark oak coffer with relief carved lunette patterns and a central iron lockplate.
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A 17th-century oak coffer is a wooden storage chest typically constructed from solid oak timber during the Jacobean or Carolean eras. These pieces served as primary storage containers for textiles, linens, and valuables in early domestic interiors.

Early coffers were constructed using heavy oak boards joined with wooden dowels or hand-forged iron nails. Construction styles varied between panelled frame joinery and simple six-plank chest design, often secured with iron lockplates.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-hewn oak timber, hand-cut joinery, iron escutcheons with oxidation, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Surface carving typically features period motifs such as lunettes, guilloche, or gouge work.

An antique coffer functions effectively as a low coffee table, entry hall bench, or foot-of-bed storage unit. Pairing dark oak timber with modern neutral textiles creates a tactile contrast in contemporary spaces.

Clean the surface with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity changes to prevent timber movement.
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