A lovely honest 17th Century Plank Coffer of small proportions, having super colour and retaining the original ring hinges. The front carved with tulips and lunet patten. Very clean inside with nice dry back board and untouched underneath surface to the bottom boards.

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA949506

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

106cm (41.73")

Depth

40cm (15.75")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA949506

About the Dealer

Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

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

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Holmes Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links

PDF

SAVE

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate.

1 / 14

Archive I

Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

Archive II

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View II

Archive III

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View III

Archive IV

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View IV

Archive V

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View V

Archive VI

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View VI

Archive VII

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View VII

Archive VIII

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View VIII

Archive IX

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View IX

Archive X

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View X

Archive XI

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View XI

Archive XII

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View XII

Archive XIII

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View XIII

Archive XIV

A small 17th century dark oak coffer featuring a flat hinged lid, carved lunette motifs across the front panel, and an iron lock plate. View XIV

Jacobean oak coffers are characterized by sturdy oak construction, heavy proportions, and decorative surface embellishments such as shallow relief carving, lunettes, or geometric guilloche patterns. Originating in 17th century England, these chests served as primary storage units for household linens, textiles, and personal valuables.

Coffers from this period were typically built using joined frame-and-panel construction or thick boarded planks fastened with wooden trunnels (treenails) and handmade iron nails. Hinges often consisted of staple hinges or iron strap hinges, accompanied by surface-mounted iron escutcheons and lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of historical hand-tooling, such as pit-saw or adze marks on unexposed rear and underside surfaces. Age-appropriate characteristics include uneven shrinkage across the timber grain, dark patination in recessed areas, and oxidation around original iron hardware fittings.

An antique oak coffer functions effectively in modern interiors as an entry hall bench, a low media console, or a storage chest placed at the foot of a bed. Its deep wood tones provide visual contrast when set against modern minimalist backdrops or neutral colour palettes.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the patina. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or cracking.

Holmes Antiques

Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Antique 17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Chest Blanket Box with Original Candle Box

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Westmorland Coffer.

17th Century Yorkshire Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

16th Century Oak Carved Fluted Coffer

18th Century Oak Coffer

Holmes Antiques

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

FAQs

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories

Holmes Antiques

Small 17th Century Oak Coffer

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Antique 17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Chest Blanket Box with Original Candle Box

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Westmorland Coffer.

17th Century Yorkshire Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

17th Century Oak Coffer

16th Century Oak Carved Fluted Coffer

18th Century Oak Coffer

Holmes Antiques

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

The Sustainable Choice

FAQs

What defines 17th century Jacobean oak coffers?

What construction techniques were used in 17th century oak coffers?

How can authentic 17th century oak coffers be identified?

How can an antique oak coffer be incorporated into modern interior schemes?

What is the recommended method for maintaining antique oak wood finishes?

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories