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coffers
Items of furniture usually made from oak for storage of items of value.
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Carved Oak Coffer Panel
potter antiques, eastbourne, united kingdom
An interesting mid eighteenth century carved oak coffer panel depicting the portrait of a warrior with feathered head dress. Traditionally feathers were highly prized in many cultures where they could not be worn unless awarded...
£475.00
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Antique Chest, Ships Trunk c.1700
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 10.1481
This is an antique chest dating to the late 17th century.
Raised on the extended stiles, this chest is of panelled construction held within robust 40mm thick, oak stock displaying carved detail to the front; the four panels featuring stylised flora in geometric mounts with Celtic overtones. The stiles repeating the theme beneath fluted detailing.
The dual panelled ends are dressed with the original iron loop handles and the back finished in four plain panels. Desirable hand-cut clasp nails visible in the lid construction.
The original key and lock still work and release the lid which lifts on the original iron strap hinges. Inside offers voluminous storage with a candle box to one end and a tantalisingly indistinct label to the rear.
Strong and heavy with solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 122cm (48'')
Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Chest, Ships Trunk c.1700£1,850.00
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Fantastic 18TH Century Antique Carved Oak Panelled Coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
Fantastic 18th century antique carved oak panelled coffer, with three panels to the top, fantastic carved frieze and panels to the front, panelled sides, standing on stile feet. Lovely colour and condition 45" x 22"...
£1,485.00
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17th Century Panelled Oak Coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
17th century panelled oak coffer, with three panels to the front, two panels to each side, raised on stile feet, unusual fitted inside, original steel lock plate and wire hinges, very unusual panelled inside Lovely...
£1,385.00
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Large antique carved oak dresser
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
Large antique carved oak dresser,the top section with six wonderful hand carved paneles,two shelfs supported by eight turned columns,the base having three hand carved drawers with original handles,beneath are three hand carved doors enclosing a...
£2,150.00
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18TH Century Oak Mule Chest
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
18TH Century oak mule chest,having a lift up lid,fitted interior,three lovely panels to the front and two drawers,lovely side panels standing on original bracket feet Lovely colour and condition 50" x 22" x 36" high Ref: 961
£1,385.00
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17th Century Carved Oak Panelled Coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
17th century carved oak coffer, two panels to the top, two carved panels to the front, carved frieze, panelled ends, raised on stile feet, original wire hinges Lovely colour and condition 44" x 19" x...
£1,295.00
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17th century oak coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
17th century oak coffer with a panelled top, three carved panels to the front, panelled ends, raised on stile feet Lovely colour and condition 40" x 18" x 23" high Ref: 469
£1,085.00
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18th Century Carved Oak Coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
This is a 18th Century antique carved oak coffer, finely carved detail to the panels and frieze, panelled sides, standing on stile feet. Ref: 894
£1,185.00
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17th Century Carved Oak Coffer
graver antiques & interiors, ipswich, united kingdom
17th century carved oak coffer,finely carved detail to the panels,carved frieze,panelled sides,fantastic colour,lovely iron lock plate, Lovely colour and condition 43" x 19" x 21" high Ref: 383
£985.00
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Coffer - Carved Oak - Seventeenth Century
potter antiques, eastbourne, united kingdom
A fine Seventeenth Century carved oak, three paneled coffer, each of the similar panels depicting two stags beneath the umbrella of the Tree of Life. The stag was considered King of the Forest, a symbol...
£2,350.00
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Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Joined Chest, Trunk, Late 17th Century, Circa 1700
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.5483
This is an antique coffer, an English oak, joined chest. A trunk dating to the late 17th century, circa 1700.
- Mid-sized oak chest displaying rich, dark colour
- Pegged joint construction with grain interest throughout
- Two panel chest with a desirable aged patina
- Demi-lune fan carved guilloche to the front upper rail
- Muntins, stiles and ends with modest linear decoration
- Two keyholes, locks and key absent
- Planked top with carved notch end detail
- Raised on extended stiles
- Lid opens on later, hand forged iron strap hinges
- Voluminous storage within
A super antique coffer from the late 17th century. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 96.5cm (38'')
Max Depth: 46cm (18'')
Max Height: 56cm (22'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Joined Chest, Trunk, Late 17th Century, Circa 1700£995.00
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Antique Coffer, French Walnut c.1800
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 10.1195
This is an antique coffer, French, walnut, dating to c.1800.
Substantial and imposing, this coffer is vigorously carved on three sides beneath a hinged plank lid displaying wonderful colour and patina.
Four flat bun feet raise the large moulded plinth beneath the lower frieze detail. The triple panel front and double panel ends are elaborately carved in geometric form around central cartouche with the stiles displaying vertical interlocking circular detail complimenting and beautifully framing the panels. An upper carved frieze brings balance to the proportion.
To either end, the original large, forged iron handles offer form and function. The historic worm has long since gone but has been professionally re-treated for good measure.
A stunning chest, honest and full of charm and character and an imposing piece. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 132cm (52'')
Max Depth: 66cm (26'')
Max Height: 86cm (33.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, French Walnut c.1800£2,350.00
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Antique Coffer, Charles II Chest c.1680
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 10.1194
This is an antique coffer from the reign of Charles II dating to c.1680.
A fine example well carved in English oak, this piece features a quadruple panel top mirrored to the front and rear and complimented by double panelled ends. A typical carved frieze surmounts the vertical field panels decorated by the deep carving, typical of the period, displaying geometric form.
The lid, with scribed edge detail, lifts on staple hinges offering generous storage within. The original outer iron locks are present without a key. The back panels are plain with hand chamfering to the panels with joints pegged for strength.
Superb period charm and in good antique order, this piece is delivered waxed and polished ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 150cm (59'')
Max Depth: 61cm (24'')
Max Height: 73cm (28.75'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, Charles II Chest c.1680£1,950.00
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17th Century carved oak coffer
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
17th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, a wonderfully carved top rail above the three panelled front, standing on square legs. Circa 1680.
£1,150.00
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Early 19th Century carved Italian cassone
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
Early 19th Century carved fruitwood Italian coffer / cassone, with fabulous carved mouldings around the base, having a pair of grotesque faces either side of a carved centre panel and carved panels on the sides,...
£1,500.00
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Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Victorian in Jacobean Taste, Circa 1880
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.5300
This is an antique coffer, an English oak chest, Victorian in the Jacobean taste, dating to the late 19th century circa 1880.
- Delightful biscuit hues to the English oak
- Grain interest and a desirable aged patina
- Profusely carved and presenting well
- Unusual half-width chest, well executed and in good proportion
- Twin panel front decorated with floral and foliate lozenges
- Rails and muntins and side panels also displaying carved interest
- Raised on shaped bracket feet all round
- The top displaying well with carved edge moulding
- Lifts on quality hinging to reveal voluminous storage within
Rare to find in such proportions. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 50cm (19.75'')
Max Depth: 49cm (19.25'')
Max Height: 61cm (24'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Victorian in Jacobean Taste, Circa 1880£875.00
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Antique Coffer, English Oak Joined Chest, William III, Queen Anne, Circa 1700
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.5260
This is an antique coffer, an English oak joined chest from the William III / Queen Anne period dating to c.1700.
- Glorious colour to the English oak with a desirable aged patina
- Three-quarter guilloché, demi-lune, foliate frieze
- Over three panels featuring quatrefoil embellished lozenges
- Fluted muntins and stiles that extend as feet
- Field panel ends and twin panelled back
- Oversized, three panel top lifts on later hinges
- Voluminous storage within - lock and key both absent
A charming chest to be welcomed into any location. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 111cm (43.75'')
Max Depth: 53.5cm (21'')
Max Height: 60cm (23.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, English Oak Joined Chest, William III, Queen Anne, Circa 1700£1,495.00
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18th Century oak plank coffer
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
18th Century oak plank coffer with the hinged top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, wonderfully carved rails, standing on square legs. Circa 1720.
£1,220.00
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Antique Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
john howkins antiques, hempnall green, united kingdom
A good late 19th. Century camphor wood campaign travelling trunk with protective brass straps, corners and escutcheon plates. The lid is lifted by a sunken brass handle and the void interior offers a large storage...
£695.00
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17th Century carved oak coffer
martlesham antiques, martlesham, united kingdom
17th Century oak coffer with the hinged three panelled top above a three panelled front with carved decoration, a wonderfully carved top rail above the three panelled front, standing on square legs. Circa 1680.
£1,080.00
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Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Trunk, Early 18th Century, Circa 1700
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.5006
This an antique coffer. An English oak chest or trunk dating to the early 18th century circa 1700.
- English oak with a desirable aged patina
- Four panel front displaying hand carved panels
- Stylised foliate guilloche carving to upper rail
- Traditional pegged joints and construction
- Original iron lock, plate and key absent with later brass batwing lock escutcheon
- Iron hook & loop hinged lid reveals voluminous storage within
A charming coffer presented in good antique condition with wear and tear commensurate with age. Solid joints and construction. Delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 148cm (58.25'')
Max Depth: 50cm (19.75'')
Max Height: 61.5cm (24.25'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, English, Oak, Chest, Trunk, Early 18th Century, Circa 1700£1,275.00
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Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 11.3486
This is an antique chest, a French coffer in oak dating to the early 19th century circa 1800.
- Expertly and solidly crafted in stout stocks of oak
- Attractive colour displaying grain interest throughout
- Desirable aged patina in the wax polished finish
- Three plank, patinated top lifts on iron strap hinges
- Iron lock present with key absent
- Broad upper frieze features twin field panels with dentil moulding over
- Punctuated by carved decoration with ebonised roundels
- A pair of elaborate, geometrically decorated, door panels
- Flanked by pairs of turned half column appliqué
- Standing upon full depth, shaped feet with panelled ends and back
- The doors open to reveal voluminous storage within
- A shelf divides the space in two with the upper also accessed via the lid
- A candle box to one end provides a handy lid support when open
A superior quality piece to be welcomed into any location. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 124.5cm (49'')
Max Depth: 56cm (22'')
Max Height: 67cm (26.5'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century Circa 1800£2,450.00
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Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak Chest, Early 18th Century Trunk Circa 1700
london fine limited, taunton, united kingdom
Our Stock # 18.5009
This is an antique coffer, a large English oak chest or early 18th century trunk dating to circa 1700.
- Substantial oak chest displaying rich, dark colour
- Pegged joint construction with a desirable aged patina
- Four panel chest with grain interest throughout
- Foliate carved guilloche to the front upper rail
- Four panels decorated with repeating, stylised foliate interest
- Muntins, stiles, ends and back plain
- Two plank top over four panel front and back, two panel ends
- Raised on extended stiles; Rare to find legs still this long
- Lid opens on later, hand forged iron strap hinges
- Voluminous storage within
An appealing coffer with abundant interest and charm. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 147cm (57.75'')
Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Height: 81cm (32'')Buy it now direct from the dealer here:
Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak Chest, Early 18th Century Trunk Circa 1700£1,365.00
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18th Century Oak Coffer
georgian antiques, edinburgh, united kingdom
Early 1700s, oak coffer. The twin plank top has iron wire hinges and opens up to reveal an interior with its original candle box. It has a panelled front with original carvings, including the date...
£890.00
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