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17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer
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17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer

17th century
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6701

17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer

Of small proportions with original

Wire hinges. “V” cut sides

Extending to feet. Good colour

& patina.

31”w x 18”h x 15”d

79cm w x 46cm h x 38cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Oak Six Plank Coffer to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242616
Dealers Internal Reference
6701
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
6701

17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer

Of small proportions with original

Wire hinges. “V” cut sides

Extending to feet. Good colour

& patina.

31”w x 18”h x 15”d

79cm w x 46cm h x 38cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carrier but please note NOT all items are at 31 Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom especially if you are coming a long way.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this Oak Six Plank Coffer to the 17th Century.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
79cm (31.10")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242616
Dealers Internal Ref
6701
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides.

17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides. View II
Archive III A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides. View VI
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
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31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2010
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A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides.
17thc. Oak “Six Plank” Coffer
Ref: SA1242616
A 17th-century dark oak six-plank coffer featuring a hinged rectangular lid, hand-forged iron lockplate, and slab sides.
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  • ObjectCoffers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSix-plank construction, Iron lockplate, Slab end feet, Moulded edges
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 79 cm (31 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This seventeenth-century Jacobean oak six-plank coffer exhibits a dark brown timber colour with a rich finish and visible patina, showing an aged character on its rectangular surfaces. The piece features a hinged lid with moulded edges, original wire hinges, and a central hand-forged iron lockplate, alongside V-cut slab ends that extend downward to form integrated feet. Practical in scale, the coffer measures 46 cm high, 79 cm wide, and 38 cm deep. In a modern home, this compact storage item serves well in a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a traditional chest for linens, blankets, or everyday accessories. Its rustic farmhouse aesthetic brings historical charm to both period and contemporary interiors.

FAQs

A six-plank coffer, also known as a boarded chest, is an early form of timber furniture constructed from six single boards of wood forming the front, back, top, bottom, and two sides.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native hardwoods such as English oak, joined with wooden pegs or hand-forged iron nails, and fitted with forged iron hinges and lockplates.

Authentic pieces feature signs of early joinery, such as hand-hewn timber, irregular pit-saw marks, wooden dowel fixings, hand-forged ironwork, and naturally aged surface patination.

An antique coffer serves as functional storage in hallways, living rooms, or bedrooms, providing a contrasting textural element alongside contemporary minimalist or rustic decor schemes.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp environments.
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