An English Queen Anne 18th century antique oak coffer dated 1707
Code: 10366
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An attractive English Queen Anne antique four panel oak coffer, dated 1707 and carved with initials S.S.S.
The period oak chest is of nice small proportions, with four panel top and front.
With incricate hand carved decoration, which incorporates the year it was made, along with three initials, possibly signifying the owners or alternatively the maker of the piece.
The chest opens on original iron hoop hinges, and is raised on four stile legs.
The oak has developed a good warm colour and honest time worn patina.
It is well constructed with peg fixings and is fitted with nicely formed moulding.
There is evidence of a historic attempt by someone to gain access by force, which has left it's marks around the lock plate and to the front edge of the top. This damage has become well rounded and gained a lovely dark patina. This illustrates that this activity happened a long time ago indeed. Certainly a charming and interesting detail, along with others the coffer has to offer.
Dimensions:-
Width - 126.5cm
Height - 57.5cm
Depth - 56cm
Height with top open - 105.8cm
Internal dimensions:-
Width - 117cm
Depth - 47.8cm
Height - 45.3cm
Structurally sound and ready to use.
The lid opens on both hinges.
Evidence of historic wood worm, with some minor localised loss. The worm is non active, but has been treated additionally for peace of mind.
The base boards have been replaced during the life of the coffer.
