A super 18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach of good colour and in remarkable original condition. The Handle are original as are the wooden hinges and feet.

The proportions are pleasing with three fielded panels above two drawers decorated with a lip mould. The base with nicely shaped apron and feet.

The hinged top is detachable which is a typical feature of these rare small Welsh Chests.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA938793

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 super 18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach of good colour and in remarkable original condition. The Handle are original as are the wooden hinges and feet.

The proportions are pleasing with three fielded panels above two drawers decorated with a lip mould. The base with nicely shaped apron and feet.

The hinged top is detachable which is a typical feature of these rare small Welsh Chests.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Coffer Bach to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA938793

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Holmes Antiques

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

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A coffer bach is a small Welsh storage chest historically associated with marriage gifts or the storage of valuable personal items. Originating predominantly in 18th-century Wales, these pieces typically combine a hinged top coffer section with lower drawers.

18th-century coffers were primarily constructed from solid English or Welsh oak using mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden dowels. Panels were typically field-carved or floating within framed stiles, complemented by hand-forged iron or cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, pegged joinery, uneven wear patterns, and original brass or iron fittings showing age-related oxidisation. The drawer linings often feature oak or pine with hand-cut dovetails and hand-planed backboards.

A coffer bach functions effectively as a low side table, hallway accent piece, or compact bed-end chest. Its warm wood tones pair well with neutral stone textures, linen upholstery, and contemporary metal accents.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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