Name: 16th Century Carved Oak Coffer Triumph of Venus & Dido 1515
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA886999
Price: 3550 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

16th century

Sold by Karen Tarleton

Sold 13 May 2026 · Karen Tarleton

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Description

A most extraordinary Carved oak coffer with the most amazing carving of the Triumph of Venus and Dido dated 1515 terminating on either side with carved torches.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Sixteenth Century Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

51cm (20.08")

Width

127cm (50.00")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA886999

Description

A most extraordinary Carved oak coffer with the most amazing carving of the Triumph of Venus and Dido dated 1515 terminating on either side with carved torches.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Sixteenth Century Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

51cm (20.08")

Width

127cm (50.00")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA886999

About the Dealer

Karen Tarleton

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Karen Tarleton Profile Page

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Karen Tarleton

Telephone 07866 475069

Location

Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc

Verified Since Mar 2011

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ObjectStorage Chests
Period16th century
StyleRenaissance
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsFigural relief carving, Inscribed lettering frieze, Columnar corner stiles
SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 127 cm (50 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Sixteenth-century furniture is characterised by heavy timber construction, intricate hand-carved figural reliefs, and classical motifs inspired by the Renaissance movement across Europe.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak using traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, pegged frames, and hand-forged iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation, hand-cut joinery, and the consistency of wear patterns relative to the period.

A historic coffer functions well as a focal storage piece in a hallway or living room, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls and contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally treating the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the dry wood.