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A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.
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A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

16th century
Sold 27 February 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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Description

A large 16th century German iron bound coffer attributed to Westphalia, Circa 1500 - 1550.

The chest is of oak clamp front constructed with an abundance of original decorative iron straps and ornate lock plate, complete with working lock and key. There is evidence of some old restorations to the ironwork and the timber in a few areas which you expect to see with a piece of this age.

The chest has a superb dry patina and is a dominant focal point in any room, its the perfect piece for a large country house or castle.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Iron Bound Coffer to the 16th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
171.5cm (67.52")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA989836
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Description
A large 16th century German iron bound coffer attributed to Westphalia, Circa 1500 - 1550.
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The chest is of oak clamp front constructed with an abundance of original decorative iron straps and ornate lock plate, complete with working lock and key.
Youngs Antiques

There is evidence of some old restorations to the ironwork and the timber in a few areas which you expect to see with a piece of this age.

The chest has a superb dry patina and is a dominant focal point in any room, its the perfect piece for a large country house or castle.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Iron Bound Coffer to the 16th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
171.5cm (67.52")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA989836
Youngs Antiques
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Archive I An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 16th Century Iron Bound Coffer.

Archive II An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View II
Archive III An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View III
Archive IV An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View IV
Archive V An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View V
Archive VI An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View IX
Archive X An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View X
Archive XI An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View XI
Archive XII An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism. View XII
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An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism.
A 16th century iron bound coffer.
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An antique sixteenth-century oak coffer reinforced with extensive hand-forged iron strapwork and a central locking mechanism.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests and Coffers
  • Period16th century
  • StyleTudor / Elizabethan
  • MaterialOak, Wrought Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsWrought iron strapwork, Central locking plate, Daisy wheel roundels, Pegged mortise joints
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 171.5 cm (68 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

FAQs

Iron bound coffers date back to the medieval and Tudor periods, originally utilised in churches, castles, and manor houses for the secure storage of valuables, documents, and textiles.

These pieces were typically constructed from heavy oak planks joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints, then reinforced externally with hand-forged iron straps, hinges, and complex locking mechanisms.

Authenticity is determined by the presence of hand-sawn timber marks, hand-hammered wrought iron work, period-appropriate joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation and wear patterns.

An antique coffer serves as a striking focal point when placed in an open hallway or living space, offering functional storage while contrasting textures with contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood cracking, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to the timber, and keeping ironwork clean and dry to prevent corrosion.
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