Object Description
This is a fine quality antique English 18th century twin panel Georgian oak coffer, retaining its original owners’ initials and construction date, displaying a stunning colour, circa 1720, in good original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Georgian Oak Coffer
• Circa: 1730
• Period: George I
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid oak
• Twin-plank top
• Twin panel front
• Reed moulded rails
• Inscribed with: “M.H. Circa 1720”
• Peg & joined panelled design
• Original length stiles (legs)
• Working lock & key
• Original key escutcheon
• Original floor & backboards
• Original butterfly hinges
• Lovely 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 18th century twin panel Georgian oak coffer, retaining its original owners’ initials and construction date, displaying a stunning colour, circa 1720, in good original condition. The Georgian oak coffer is constructed with a solid oak twin-panel top, with a joined section below, which is constructed with butt joints to the corners, secured by traditional peg dowels. The lid opens on the original iron butterfly hinges to reveal a spacious interior. The interior is clean, dry and practical & usable, retaining its original floor-boards. The Georgian oak coffer also incorporates a working steel lock and working key. The front of the oak coffer incorporates two inset fielded panels interspersed by moulded rails, decorated with reeded detail. The centre of the Georgian oak coffer is inscribed with the owners’ initials: “M. H.” and dated “1720”, which is rare to see now, coffers inscribed and dated with their original owners’ details. The sides of the coffer also feature inset panels. The Georgian oak coffer stands on the original reeded stiles (feet), which is nice to see; often they are cut down due to damage or wear and tear.
The back of the Georgian oak 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 oak chest 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. 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 18th century twin panel Georgian oak coffer, retaining its original owners’ initials and construction date, displaying a stunning colour, circa 1720, in good original condition. The coffer has been cleaned and wax-polished, to a professional standard in our workshop. Nominal old marks to the top and leading edges, 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 Georgian oak coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back. The coffer also retains its original iron butterfly hinges. The coffer also incorporates a working lock, with working key. The coffer stands on its original length stiles (feet), which is rare to see, as most coffer legs deteriorate to the point where they are cut down in length. The coffer is solid in joint; it does not wobble on the floor and is ready to use. Considering the age of this Georgian oak coffer, it is in very good condition. It is rare to find a coffer of this period in such clean condition.
Dimensions:
Height = 66.5cm / 26⅛” / 2ft 2⅛”
External Width (lid) = 112.56cm / 44¼” / 3ft 8¼”
External Depth (lid) = 52cm / 20½” / 1ft 8½”
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
Further Information:
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Office: 01829 458 070
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Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
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.
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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 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.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola 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.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically colonial four poster beds. Yola 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 Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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