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Antique Large Early 18th Century Westmorland Joined Oak Coffer C1700
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Antique Large Early 18th Century Westmorland Joined Oak Coffer C1700

18th century
Sold 1 November 2025 · Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Antique Early 18th Century WESTMORLAND Joined Oak Coffer and dating from around the turn of the 17th Century c1700-20. Constructed from solid joined oak it has the original plank top with cleated ends above three rows of carved frieze over four moulded panels. It has panelled sides and back and is raised on style feet. It is hand and peg joined .

MEASURES: 29” HIGH X 22” DEEP X 55.5” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1098574
Dealers Internal Reference
W3398/7.10
Dealers Notes

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WE FULL UNDERSTAND THAT BUYING ON THE INTERNET CAN BE A DAUNTING EXPERIENCE AND FOR THIS REASON WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO HAVE A PIECE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME AND IF FOR ANY REASON YOU ARE UNHAPPY WITH IT ON ARRIVAL we will give a full refund on any item, provided you let us know within 7 days of delivery and provided the item is returned to us in its original condition. (You will only need to pay for the courier charges for delivery and return).

Where we offer 'free delivery' we will include this in the refund and therefore you would only need to pay the return courier fee.

UNDER THE DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS YOU ARE ENTITLED TO RETURN YOUR ITEM WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM THE DAY AFTER RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

WE SELL QUALITY ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT TRADE PRICES

MIKE & MARIA AT

CASTLEFORGE ANTIQUES LTD

PLEASE CALL FOR A CHAT AND TO DISCUSS ANY REQUIREMENTS OR QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

01423 561334/07884 377373

Description
Antique Early 18th Century WESTMORLAND Joined Oak Coffer and dating from around the turn of the 17th Century c1700-20.
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Constructed from solid joined oak it has the original plank top with cleated ends above three rows of carved frieze over four moulded panels.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It has panelled sides and back and is raised on style feet. It is hand and peg joined .

fig 1. An antique dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved friezes on the panels and upright stile feet.
fig 1. Antique Large Early 18th Century Westmorland Joined Oak Coffer C1700

MEASURES: 29” HIGH X 22” DEEP X 55.5” WIDE

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the charm and character of the period. Our furniture is cleaned and polished using traditional waxing methods.

fig 2. An antique dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved friezes on the panels and upright stile feet.
fig 2. Antique Large Early 18th Century Westmorland Joined Oak Coffer C1700

DELIVERY WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Oak Coffer to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1098574
Dealers Internal Ref
W3398/7.10
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Castleforge Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An antique dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved friezes on the panels and upright stile feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 6,471
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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Location: Four lane Ends Farm, Skipton Rd (A59), Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX
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An antique dark oak coffer featuring intricately carved friezes on the panels and upright stile feet.
ANTIQUE LARGE EARLY 18TH CENTURY WESTMORLAND JOINED OAK COFFER C1700
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectStorage Chests
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly English Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved foliate frieze, Framed panel construction, Stile feet
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 141 cm (56 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

FAQs

An 18th-century joined oak coffer is a traditional storage chest constructed using mortise and tenon joinery rather than simple board-and-nail construction, making it durable and structurally sound.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid English oak, utilizing pegged frame-and-panel construction, hand-carved ornamentation, and frequently featuring iron strap hinges.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation consistent with age, and traditional pegged joints without modern metal fixings.

An antique oak coffer can be integrated into contemporary spaces by using it as a functional storage piece at the foot of a bed, as a coffee table, or as a contrasting historical focal point in a minimalist room.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber drying, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood finish.
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