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Small 17th Century Oak Mariage Chest/coffer
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Small 17th Century Oak Mariage Chest/coffer

17th century
Sold 19 September 2024 · Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A good late 17th century small oak coffer, often called a marriage or dowry chest as they were given to the bride and groom to keep sentimental items in.

Over 300 years old with some old repairs, scars and losses. One handle missing.

Carved to the front 'CP' which were probaly the initial of the couple's Christian names.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the Before 1700 period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025380
Description
A good late 17th century small oak coffer, often called a marriage or dowry chest as they were given to the bride and groom to keep sentimental items in.

Over 300 years old with some old repairs, scars and losses. One handle missing.

Carved to the front 'CP' which were probaly the initial of the couple's Christian names.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this 17th Century Oak Coffer to the Before 1700 period.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025380
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Archive I A rectangular dark oak coffer with iron hinges and bracket feet standing outdoors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small 17th Century Oak Mariage Chest/coffer

Archive II A rectangular dark oak coffer with iron hinges and bracket feet standing outdoors. View II
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 320
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A rectangular dark oak coffer with iron hinges and bracket feet standing outdoors.
Small 17th century oak mariage chest/coffer
Ref: SA1025380
A rectangular dark oak coffer with iron hinges and bracket feet standing outdoors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean / Seventeenth Century
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsIron strap hinges, Notched feet, Pegged joints
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 92 cm (36 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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Seventeenth-century coffers were foundational items in domestic interiors, primarily utilised for storing textiles, valuables, and documents before fitted wardrobes became common.

These pieces were constructed predominantly from solid English oak, frequently employing pegged frame-and-panel techniques and hand-forged iron hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut joints, traditional tool marks, the natural oxidisation of the timber, and ironwork consistent with period blacksmithing.

Such pieces function effectively as functional storage elements at the foot of a bed, as coffee tables, or as accent furniture in living spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct heat sources and treating the timber periodically with traditional beeswax.
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