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Charles II English West Country Oak 6 Plank Coffer
Here is a good quality primitive antique English Charles II English West country antique oak six-plank boarded coffer, from the late 17th century period, circa 1660, in good condition, with sought after proportions and a rich oxblood colour.
Summary:
• Item: Coffer
• Provenance West Country, England, UK
• Period: Charles II
• Circa: 1660
• Wood: Solid oak
• Sought after size
• Primitive six-plank boarded design
• Single plank construction
• Full age frontal “s-curve” floral carvings
• Chip edge carvings
• Original striking plate
• Original working lock (with key)
• Georgian strap hinges
• Original lid, sides, back & bottom
• Original length “v shaped” cut-out feet (stiles)
• Original polish & patination
• Superb deep rich oxblood colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14-day UK returns
Here is a good quality primitive antique English Charles II English antique oak six-plank boarded coffer, from the late 17th century period, circa 1660, in good condition, with sought after proportions, lovely grain configuration and a rich oxblood colour. Such coffers, with two key locks, were commonly used in churches or educational facilities where several people had access to the coffer. Two people (with individual keys) were required to simultaneously open the coffer to ensure nothing was stolen as they usually contained manner of valuable possessions from weapons, clothing, and blankets to utensils.
The coffer is primitively constructed using six planks, with butt joints to the corners, held together by handmade iron nails. The lid, which features a nice over-hang, is decorated with simple reeded moulding to the front and back of the lid. The sides of the lid and frame feature primitive chip edge carvings with the original “s-curve” floral carvings to the front of the coffer above a wavy carved apron. The coffer stands on its original length stiles (feet), which were constructed from saw cuts forming v-shaped cutouts, which were deliberately continued higher on the external surface. It is rare to see feet, which have not been reduced in height (as this was the main point of contact with damp floors). The design of the feet and the chip edge carvings indicates that this may possibly have originated from the West Country.
The hinged lid features later (possibly Georgian) steel strap hinges as the original iron loop hinges have worn away (this is quite common, as the iron loop hinges were never a robust design). The coffer also retains its original iron striking plate, with one working lock (with key).
The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and usable. The back of the coffer features the original rough-hewn back and original floor. The coffer features the original wax polish therefore it has a stunning dark rich oxblood red and brown colour and patination.
This is an important oak coffer having been around in the days of Charles II, Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland & Scotland and the Great Fire of London. This style of primitive coffer was constructed all over England from the 16th century onwards and was the precursor to the chest of drawers. They were also used as benches. Local carpenters, rather than cabinetmakers made them for ubiquitous use in their local area.
This item would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom or as an ottoman at the foot of the bed.
The coffer boasts a rich mellow oak 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:
The coffer is in good condition and features the original iron striking plate, original floor, lid, sides, back and feet. The coffer stands on the original length stiles (feet), which is rare to see. The front panel retains one of the original working locks (with key). The hinged lid features later (probably Georgian) steel strap hinges, as the original iron loop hinges have worn away (this is common, as the iron loop hinges were never a robust design). Nominal old marks to the top, edges, sides and front of the lid but nothing significant considering the age of the item. 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 is solid in joint, it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition!
Dimensions:
Height = 55.5cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Width (lid) = 111.7cm or 44” or 3ft 8”
Width (body) = 106.8cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Depth (lid) = 40.2cm or 15⅞” or 1ft 3⅞”
Depth (body) = 37.8cm or 14⅞” or 1ft 2⅞”
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. Coffer 26
SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
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Summary:
• Item: Coffer
• Provenance West Country, England, UK
• Period: Charles II
• Circa: 1660
• Wood: Solid oak
• Sought after size
• Primitive six-plank boarded design
• Single plank construction
• Full age frontal “s-curve” floral carvings
• Chip edge carvings
• Original striking plate
• Original working lock (with key)
• Georgian strap hinges
• Original lid, sides, back & bottom
• Original length “v shaped” cut-out feet (stiles)
• Original polish & patination
• Superb deep rich oxblood colour
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14-day UK returns
Here is a good quality primitive antique English Charles II English antique oak six-plank boarded coffer, from the late 17th century period, circa 1660, in good condition, with sought after proportions, lovely grain configuration and a rich oxblood colour. Such coffers, with two key locks, were commonly used in churches or educational facilities where several people had access to the coffer. Two people (with individual keys) were required to simultaneously open the coffer to ensure nothing was stolen as they usually contained manner of valuable possessions from weapons, clothing, and blankets to utensils.
The coffer is primitively constructed using six planks, with butt joints to the corners, held together by handmade iron nails. The lid, which features a nice over-hang, is decorated with simple reeded moulding to the front and back of the lid. The sides of the lid and frame feature primitive chip edge carvings with the original “s-curve” floral carvings to the front of the coffer above a wavy carved apron. The coffer stands on its original length stiles (feet), which were constructed from saw cuts forming v-shaped cutouts, which were deliberately continued higher on the external surface. It is rare to see feet, which have not been reduced in height (as this was the main point of contact with damp floors). The design of the feet and the chip edge carvings indicates that this may possibly have originated from the West Country.
The hinged lid features later (possibly Georgian) steel strap hinges as the original iron loop hinges have worn away (this is quite common, as the iron loop hinges were never a robust design). The coffer also retains its original iron striking plate, with one working lock (with key).
The interior is clean, dry and the coffer is practical and usable. The back of the coffer features the original rough-hewn back and original floor. The coffer features the original wax polish therefore it has a stunning dark rich oxblood red and brown colour and patination.
This is an important oak coffer having been around in the days of Charles II, Cromwell’s conquest of Ireland & Scotland and the Great Fire of London. This style of primitive coffer was constructed all over England from the 16th century onwards and was the precursor to the chest of drawers. They were also used as benches. Local carpenters, rather than cabinetmakers made them for ubiquitous use in their local area.
This item would look great in a variety of rooms from the hallway, to the living room or bedroom or as an ottoman at the foot of the bed.
The coffer boasts a rich mellow oak 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:
The coffer is in good condition and features the original iron striking plate, original floor, lid, sides, back and feet. The coffer stands on the original length stiles (feet), which is rare to see. The front panel retains one of the original working locks (with key). The hinged lid features later (probably Georgian) steel strap hinges, as the original iron loop hinges have worn away (this is common, as the iron loop hinges were never a robust design). Nominal old marks to the top, edges, sides and front of the lid but nothing significant considering the age of the item. 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 is solid in joint, it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition!
Dimensions:
Height = 55.5cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Width (lid) = 111.7cm or 44” or 3ft 8”
Width (body) = 106.8cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Depth (lid) = 40.2cm or 15⅞” or 1ft 3⅞”
Depth (body) = 37.8cm or 14⅞” or 1ft 2⅞”
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. Coffer 26
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
DimensionsHeight = 55.5cm or 21⅞” or 1ft 9⅞”
Width (lid) = 111.7cm or 44” or 3ft 8”
Width (body) = 106.8cm or 42” or 3ft 6”
Depth (lid) = 40.2cm or 15⅞” or 1ft 3⅞”
Depth (body) = 37.8cm or 14⅞” or 1ft 2⅞”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1660
Restoration Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Condition The coffer is in good condition and features the original iron striking plate, original floor, lid, sides, back and feet. The coffer stands on the original length stiles (feet), which is rare to see. The front panel retains one of the original working locks (with key). The hinged lid features later (probably Georgian) steel strap hinges, as the original iron loop hinges have worn away (this is common, as the iron loop hinges were never a robust design). Nominal old marks to the top, edges, sides and front of the lid but nothing significant considering the age of the item. 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 is solid in joint, it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this early coffer, it is in very good condition!
Item code as236a1195 / Coffer 26
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 11/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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