Summary:
• Item: Coffer / Chest
• Circa: 1700 – 1720
• Period: George I
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Moulded panelled top
• Inset panels
• Peg & joined panelled design
• Iron strap hinges
• Working lock & key
• Lovely small proportions
• Original polish & patination
• Superb deep rich oxblood colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak joined twin panel coffer / blanket box, circa 1700 – 1720, with small proportions and a humble design, in excellent clean condition. The coffer is constructed with a moulded inset panel top, with a joined section below, which is constructed with butt joints to the corners, secured by peg construction. The lid opens on later iron strap hinges to reveal a spacious interior. The interior is clean, dry and practical & usable, retaining its original floor-boards. The coffer also incorporates a working steel clasp and restored lock, with working key. The front of the coffer features a humble design, decorated with two inset moulded panels, raised on its sturdy stiles (feet). The sides of the coffer also feature inset panels. The back of the coffer retains its original rough-hewn panels along with the original floor. Overall, this coffer boasts a lovely deep, rich oxblood colour and patination and is an ideal interior design piece.
This item would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom as an ottoman at the foot of the bed.
This beautiful piece boasts a rich dark red-and-brown oxblood colour. As it boasts the original wax polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English early 18th century Georgian oak joined twin panel coffer / blanket box, circa 1700 – 1720, with small proportions and a humble design, in excellent clean condition. Nominal old marks to the top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (see photos). Such old use marks are inevitable and perfectly acceptable due to its age and use it would have received. The interior is clean, dry, and usable. The coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The coffer iron strap hinges, which are in good working order are old replacements. The coffer also incorporates a working steel clasp and restored lock, with working key. The coffer is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this coffer, it is in good condition. It is rare to find a coffer of this period in such clean condition.
Dimensions:
Height = 44.4cm or 17½” or 1ft 1½”
Width = 89.1cm or 35½” or 2ft 11½”
Depth = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
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