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18th Century English Oak Blanket Box Coffer

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A fine 18th Century English Oak Blanket Box/Coffer 3 panels. On castors

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Dimensions:

W-143 D-55 H-59 (cm)

Item Reference:

109855-1235-2Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 109855-1235-2
Item No. 109855 - Dealer No. 1235 - Building No. 2

Description

A fine 18th Century English Oak Blanket Box/Coffer
3 panels..
On castors (this is genius). Easily moveable
These coffers often used by people who travelled with their belongings these early antique English oak coffers or chests lend themselves to being very versatile and have found their way over the years many types of usage. Often highly decorative, (families would often save and have a carving added as and when they could afford it). They blend in well with other oak period furniture, or with modern surroundings, displaying their versatility as a focal point, coffee table, side table, storage in halls, corridors, bedrooms, sitting rooms. These genuine antique oak coffers come in a variety of sizes and can range from substantial proportions and weight to the small and quite delicate. The decoration range from very simple if any at all or very intricate each one skilfully hand carved by a craftsman. The details from different regions and timelines give a clue to their origins, and occasionally to their family ties.
Some age-related wear consistent with use. Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team.

Specifications

Item Reference
109855-1235-2
Dimensions
Height: 59 cm
Width: 143 cm
Depth: 55 cm
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Material
Oak
Country of Origin
England
Era
Early Antiques
Condition
Good condition.Small amount of age-related wear consistent with use. Please view the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. If you require any extra photos or a condition report, please do not hesitate to contact the team.

Delivery

  • Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
  • UK Post for £15, this applies to smaller items that we can box up and simply post to you.
  • UK Courier for £30, this applies to larger items that can be boxed up and collected by a standard courier delivery company.
  • UK Van Delivery by Hand, this applies to furniture, large items or delicate items. This is undertaken by ourselves or by a fully insured van delivery company that is personally known to us. Prices dependant on your location and size/amount of items purchased.

We are able to deliver any item to anywhere in the World, and so for any item/location, we are able to obtain quotes for delivery/shipping.

To make an enquiry call us on 01427 668 389