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George I Oak Coffer
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    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
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George I Oak Coffer

18th century
Sold 3 September 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
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Description

A George I oak three panel coffer with fielded panels, and wonderful original colour and patina c.1720. Moulded edge frame construction with pegged joints throughout, fielded panels to the lid, front and sides, plain panels to the rear. The hinged lid with original hook and eye hinges, clean interior with planked base. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Presented in excellent original unrestored condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" wide x 17" deep x 20" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1089056
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39996
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Description
A George I oak three panel coffer with fielded panels, and wonderful original colour and patina c.1720.
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Moulded edge frame construction with pegged joints throughout, fielded panels to the lid, front and sides, plain panels to the rear.
Sturmans Antiques

The hinged lid with original hook and eye hinges, clean interior with planked base. Superb original mellow colour and rich patina. Presented in excellent original unrestored condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 38" wide x 17" deep x 20" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
96.5cm (37.99")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Oak Coffer to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1089056
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39996
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An antique dark oak coffer featuring a panelled lid and front elevation with a central keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Oak Coffer

Archive II An antique dark oak coffer featuring a panelled lid and front elevation with a central keyhole escutcheon. View II
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
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An antique dark oak coffer featuring a panelled lid and front elevation with a central keyhole escutcheon.
George I Oak Coffer
Ref: SA1089056
An antique dark oak coffer featuring a panelled lid and front elevation with a central keyhole escutcheon.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoffers and Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPanelled lid, Reeded stiles, Keyhole escutcheon, Frame and panel construction
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 96.5 cm (38 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The George I style, spanning from 1714 to 1727, is characterised by a transition from heavy baroque forms to simpler, more functional designs that often highlighted the natural grain of timbers like oak and walnut.

Period coffers were predominantly constructed from solid native timber, particularly oak, using traditional frame-and-panel joinery, pegged joints, and hand-forged iron hardware to accommodate seasonal wood movement.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct tool marks, hand-cut joinery such as dovetails or mortise and tenon joints, natural patination from age, and appropriate wear patterns rather than artificial distressing.

A historic oak coffer provides functional storage while adding textural contrast; it can be used at the end of a bed, as a hallway bench, or as a coffee table to ground a modern minimalist living space.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood finish.
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