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17th Century French Coffer, Oak Treasure Chest
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened through the wood with 1” square Iron Rods.
Needless to say the chest is very heavy, it has 3 original locks and an old but newer pad lock to join the iron hasp on the front
The Chest has iron carrying handles, the iron rods which run through the centre of the wood in all directions have smooth attractive Diamond shaped ends, one of these hides a secret lock and there is an iron stay to hold the lid open
To open the chest all the locks must be set correctly, and when open it reveals the iron lining, this design was meant to withstand anything life or robbers could throw at it
Considering the age of the coffer, it is in very good condition, however there is on the back, a patch where the wood has rotted away no doubt because it was used against a wall on a ship for many years, the rot has been scraped away and there is still over 2” thickness of good hard wood left
The Coffer is 21” high, 30” long and 21” deep
BJF69
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Hampshire
Tel : 07768997907
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A Very Rare piece, this Oak Coffer was made in the 16th Century in 3” thick Oak, lined inside and strengthened through the wood with 1” square Iron Rods.
Needless to say the chest is very heavy, it has 3 original locks and an old but newer pad lock to join the iron hasp on the front
The Chest has iron carrying handles, the iron rods which run through the centre of the wood in all directions have smooth attractive Diamond shaped ends, one of these hides a secret lock and there is an iron stay to hold the lid open
To open the chest all the locks must be set correctly, and when open it reveals the iron lining, this design was meant to withstand anything life or robbers could throw at it
Considering the age of the coffer, it is in very good condition, however there is on the back, a patch where the wood has rotted away no doubt because it was used against a wall on a ship for many years, the rot has been scraped away and there is still over 2” thickness of good hard wood left
The Coffer is 21” high, 30” long and 21” deep
BJF69
To see all of our current stock please click the link below
“View all stock from Elmgarden”
this will take you to Elmgarden Dealer Page where you can find all our contact information
email address tudl183@me.com
phone 07768997907
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Period 17th Century Antiques
Material Oak
Origin French
Item code as284a9641 / BJF69
Status For Sale
£3600.00
$4496.04
€4197.24
$4496.04
€4197.24
Conversion rates as of 25/APR/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Terms and conditions
We only operate an online store and regrettably viewing in person is not an option. In the event you wish to return an item you should contact us immediately. We will then arrange for you to return it to us at the buyer's expense, the item must be returned back with us in the same condition as it left and a full refund will be issued
Please note that items collected by parties other than our own appointed courier will not qualify for our returns policy
For world wide shipping we offer help and assistance to your own courier, or we can recommend couriers to most parts of the world
Please note that items collected by parties other than our own appointed courier will not qualify for our returns policy
For world wide shipping we offer help and assistance to your own courier, or we can recommend couriers to most parts of the world
View all stock from
Elmgarden
By appointment only
Hampshire
Tel : 07768997907
Non UK callers : +44 7768997907
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