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Late 17th Century Oak Marriage Coffer
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Late 17th Century Oak Marriage Coffer

17th century
Sold 13 August 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

An impressive late 17th century oak marriage coffer. superb carved florets and a heart. the coffer has wonderful nutty colour

Dimensions

Height 30" 76cm

Width 59" 150cm

Depth 22" 56cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Marriage Coffer to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1072954
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9006
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
An impressive late 17th century oak marriage coffer. superb carved florets and a heart. the coffer has wonderful nutty colour

Dimensions

Height 30" 76cm

Width 59" 150cm

Depth 22" 56cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Marriage Coffer to the 17th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1072954
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9006
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

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

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 17th Century Oak Marriage Coffer

Archive II An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View II
Archive III An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View III
Archive IV An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View IV
Archive V An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View VII
Archive VIII An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel. View VIII
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 247
Items Sold 3,134
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
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Location: Walton House Antiques, Walton Buildings, The Square, Mere, BA12 6DL, United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel.
late 17th century oak marriage coffer
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An antique dark oak marriage coffer featuring intricate hand-carved geometric patterns, guilloche friezes, and a central inscribed panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGuilloche carving, Rosette motifs, Punchwork detailing, Inscribed heart panel
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

A marriage coffer, or dowry chest, was traditionally commissioned to hold household linens, garments, and valuables brought by a bride to her new household during the 17th and 18th centuries.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak using traditional frame-and-panel techniques, joined with pegged mortise and tenon joints, and often featured hand-carved ornamentation.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut pegs, natural timber shrinkage, hand-carved detailing, and consistent patination and oxidisation appropriate to the age of the wood.

This piece can be integrated into modern spaces as a functional storage table at the foot of a bed, an entrance hall statement piece, or a coffee table to introduce warmth and historic texture.

To preserve antique timber, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically treat the surface with traditional beeswax.
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