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17th Century Small Oak Coffer
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

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17th Century Small Oak Coffer

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17th century small oak coffer of two panel construction with carving to the top rail. Circa 1670/80.

Good colour, condition and patination.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

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SA949887
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AF35-9004
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
17th century small oak coffer of two panel construction with carving to the top rail. Circa 1670/80.

Good colour, condition and patination.

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA949887
Dealers Internal Ref
AF35-9004
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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17th century Small Oak Coffer

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
Location
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark oak 17th-century coffer featuring a carved fluted upper frieze, twin front panels, and a central iron lock plate.
17th century Small Oak Coffer
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A dark oak 17th-century coffer featuring a carved fluted upper frieze, twin front panels, and a central iron lock plate.
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A 17th-century oak coffer is a wooden chest constructed during the Jacobean or Carolean eras, designed primarily for storing clothing, linens, and household valuables. Typically constructed from native English oak, these pieces feature mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs.

Coffers from this era were built using joined frame-and-panel construction. Craftspeople used thick oak planks fitted into grooved stiles and rails, securing the joints with iron hardware and wooden dowels rather than modern adhesives or screws.

Authentic period coffers feature hand-planed surfaces, uneven pegging, hand-forged iron hinges or lock plates, and clear signs of age-related wear around the feet and lid. Carved decorative friezes often reflect regional motifs typical of the 1600s.

An antique coffer functions well in contemporary spaces as an entryway bench, hallway accent, or living room storage unit. Placing minimalist lamps or ceramics on top provides a contrast against the dark patinated timber.

Maintenance requires regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish to preserve the wood moisture. Avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent timber warping and splitting.
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