Antique English Georgian Oak Carved Twin Panel Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk

  

Antique English Georgian Oak Carved Twin Panel Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk (Circa 1730). This is a fine quality antique English early 18th century George II oak carved twin panel coffer, circa 1730, with small proportions and stunning colour, in excellent 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 its original loop hinges to reveal a spacious interior, which also retains the original candle box. The interior is clean, dry and practical & usable, retaining its original floor-boards. The coffer also incorporates a working steel clasp, lock and working key.

The front of the coffer is decorated with the original lunette carvings, below which are two inset carved panels. The sides of the coffer also feature inset panels. The coffer stands on the original stiles (feet), which also boast inset scribe carving along the entire length. 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. This antique oak coffer / blanket box is in excellent clean condition, considering its age. The coffer has been 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 coffer retains its original lid, floor, sides and back.

The coffer also retains its loop hinges. The coffer also incorporates a working steel clasp, lock, with working key. The coffer stands on extended stiles (feet) and the carvings to the front rail, panels & stiles are original (not later). 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 excellent condition.

It is rare to find a coffer of this period in such clean condition. Height = 62cm or 24 or 2ft External Width (lid) = 104.6cm or 41 or 3ft 5 External Depth (lid) = 48cm or 18 or 1ft 6. 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.

Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. 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. The item "Antique English Georgian Oak Carved Twin Panel Coffer Chest Blanket Box Trunk" is in sale since Monday, March 16, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antique Furniture\Coffers". The seller is "yolandagrayantiques" and is located in Tarporley, Cheshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Age: Circa 1730
• Provenance: England, UK
• Dimensions: Height: 2ft , Width: 3ft 5, Depth: 1ft 6
• Style: Georgian
• Material: Oak
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Product Type: Coffers
• Returns Policy: Free 14 Day UK Returns