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Unusually Small Oak & Elm Georgian Boarded Coffer
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for sale €1,152     $1,251
£985
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Unusually Small Oak & Elm Georgian Boarded Coffer

18th century
Description

This charming coffer is devoid of decoration, even the simplest scratch moulding, carving or inlay. However, this is part of its appeal along with its unusually small size and excellent nut brown colour with good patina.

Comprising six planks of timber, four of oak, the other two of elm used for the tall shaped ends, all simply nailed together. Circa 1750-1800.

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Boarded Coffer to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244915
Description
This charming coffer is devoid of decoration, even the simplest scratch moulding, carving or inlay.
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However, this is part of its appeal along with its unusually small size and excellent nut brown colour with good patina.
Havard and Havard

Comprising six planks of timber, four of oak, the other two of elm used for the tall shaped ends, all simply nailed together. Circa 1750-1800.

Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Boarded Coffer to the 18th Century.

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244915
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2021

Specialists in welsh country furniture

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A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs.
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Archive I A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs.

Unusually Small Oak & Elm Georgian Boarded Coffer

Archive II A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View II
Archive III A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View III
Archive IV A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View IV
Archive V A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View V
Archive VI A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View VI
Archive VII A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View VII
Archive VIII A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View VIII
Archive IX A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs. View IX
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
Location
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/havardandhavard
Verified Since Dec 2021
Items For Sale 38
Items Sold 149
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
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A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs.
Unusually Small Oak & Elm Georgian Boarded Coffer
Ref: SA1244915
A small Georgian period oak and elm boarded coffer featuring a hinged lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon, and slab legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCoffers & Trunks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Elm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSlab legs, Brass escutcheon, Boarded construction, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This 18th century Georgian coffer is an unusually small piece constructed from four oak planks and two elm planks for the tall shaped ends, assembled with simple nailed joints. The timber exhibits a warm nut brown colour with a good patina and shows no carving, inlay, or scratch moulding. Additional visible details include a hinged lid, an oval brass keyhole escutcheon on the front, and rustic slab legs. The dimensions are 44 cm high, 54 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, making it a compact box for tabletop display or storage on a sideboard. In a contemporary home, this small chest suits traditional or rustic farmhouse interiors as a decorative accent piece or a practical storage container for small items. It fits easily onto a desk, shelf, or dresser top, adding historical character and texture to an interior scheme through its aged timber and simple vernacular form.

FAQs

A Georgian boarded coffer is a traditional timber storage chest made from solid wood boards joined at the corners, featuring a flat top lid and slab ends extending to form the feet.

Country furniture makers in the Georgian period frequently utilised regional hardwoods such as oak and elm, known for their durability and distinctive grain patterns.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut joinery, iron or brass fittings with historic wear, irregular timber dimensions consistent with hand-planing, and original slab-end feet.

A small wooden coffer functions effectively as an occasional side table, hallway entry chest, or accent storage piece in both traditional and contemporary settings.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the surface and preserve the timber.
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