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Small Welsh Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
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Small Welsh Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest

16th century
For Sale by WelshAntiques
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Welsh oak chest or coffer of small proportions, the lid with front moulding and pin hinges, the front with a carved panel of opposing Renaissance monsters or dragons flanked by lunettes, with carved spandrels below, and plain sides extended to form cut-out feet.

Wonderful colour and surface patination.

(Some historical worm damage to the lid and feet. Parts of spandrels missing. Missing internal till)

Wales or Welsh Borders, circa 1590

Height: 22 ins; 56 cms

Width: 43.5 ins; 110.5 cms

Depth: 12.75 ins; 32.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

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SA944793
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Description
Welsh oak chest or coffer of small proportions, the lid with front moulding and pin hinges, the front with a carved panel of opposing Renaissance monsters or dragons flanked by lunettes, with carved spandrels below, and plain sides extended to form cut-out feet.
fig 1. A dark brown carved oak chest featuring relief carvings of dragons, floral rosettes, and a central iron lock plate.
fig 1. Small Welsh Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest

Wonderful colour and surface patination.

(Some historical worm damage to the lid and feet. Parts of spandrels missing. Missing internal till)

Wales or Welsh Borders, circa 1590

Height: 22 ins; 56 cms

Width: 43.5 ins; 110.5 cms

Depth: 12.75 ins; 32.5 cms

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Carved Oak Coffer to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA944793
WelshAntiques
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A dark brown carved oak chest featuring relief carvings of dragons, floral rosettes, and a central iron lock plate.
Small Welsh Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
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A dark brown carved oak chest featuring relief carvings of dragons, floral rosettes, and a central iron lock plate.
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  • ObjectChests & Coffers
  • Period16th century
  • StyleElizabethan
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved dragons, Floral rosettes, Iron lock plate, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 110.5 cm (44 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

This small sixteenth-century Elizabethan Welsh oak chest or coffer originates from Wales or the Welsh Borders, circa 1590. Rendered in dark brown timber with a noticeable surface patination, the piece combines oak construction with iron hardware. The front panel bears relief carvings of opposing Renaissance monsters or dragons alongside floral rosettes, flanked by lunettes and accented with a central iron lock plate. Below the main frieze, carved spandrels sit above plain sides that extend downward to form cut-out feet, while the lid includes a front moulding and pin hinges. Historical worm damage affects the lid and feet, parts of the spandrels are missing, and the internal till is absent. Measuring 56 cm high, 110.5 cm wide and 32.5 cm deep, the coffer suits placement in a hallway, bedroom or living area as a traditional storage trunk or display surface within an English country house setting.

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An Elizabethan carved oak chest, or coffer, is a timber storage trunk dating from the late 16th to early 17th century in Britain. Characterised by robust joinery and deep relief carving, these pieces served as primary storage for textiles and valuables in historic homes.

These chests are typically constructed from solid English or Welsh oak using pegged mortise and tenon joinery. Front panels feature hand-carved decorative motifs, accompanied by hand-forged iron lock plates and hinges.

Authentic period coffers feature hand-planed surfaces, irregular peg construction, original iron lock plates, and natural wear around the base. The carving style and regional motifs, such as Welsh dragons, also indicate period origins.

An antique oak chest can function as a hallway bench, an end-of-bed storage trunk, or an entryway accent piece. Pairing the dark patinated wood with minimalist contemporary ceramics or neutral linen textiles balances its historical visual weight.

Keep the oak chest away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity to prevent timber shrinkage and splitting. Dust regularly with a dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina.
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