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Small Antique Elm Coffer
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Small Antique Elm Coffer

18th century
Sold 5 November 2025 · Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
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Description

Unusual small elm coffer with moulded edge top. The top sits on the body of the coffer and could be a sample or apprentice piece. Circa 1790/1800. In original condition

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
35cm (13.78")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Small Antique Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1048058
Dealers Internal Reference
AF39-390
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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
Unusual small elm coffer with moulded edge top. The top sits on the body of the coffer and could be a sample or apprentice piece. Circa 1790/1800. In original condition

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
35cm (13.78")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Small Antique Coffer to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1048058
Dealers Internal Ref
AF39-390
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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A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Antique Elm Coffer

Archive II A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background. View V
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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.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elainephillips
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A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background.
Small Antique Elm Coffer
Ref: SA1048058
A rectangular antique elm coffer featuring a plain wooden lid, slab construction, and shaped bracket feet against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest / Coffer
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlab construction, Plank lid, Shaped bracket feet, Visible grain pattern
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A coffer is a traditional box or chest with a hinged lid, historically used across Europe for storing valuables, documents, textiles, and domestic goods before the widespread adoption of wardrobes and drawers.

Traditional coffers were constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, elm, and pine, joined using standard period methods like pegging, dovetailing, and mortise-and-tenon joints.

Authentication involves examining hand-cut joints, tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, period-appropriate ironwork or hinges, and consistent patination and wear patterns across internal and external surfaces.

An antique coffer functions well as a practical storage piece at the foot of a bed, as a hallway bench, or as a coffee table in a living room to introduce textural contrast and historical character.

Preservation requires placing the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the aged surface.
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