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Six Plank Oak Coffer - A Charles II Coffer with Hearts, Heraldry And Hidden Stories

By Mark Johnson on Jul 14, 2025

Explore other Restoration‑period oak coffers  - A Charles II Coffer with Hearts, Heraldry And Hidden Stories. Among the most evocative of 17th-century English furniture pieces, the oak boarded coffer was more than just practical storage. It served as a silent witness to family life, marriage, loyalty, and even political allegiance. One such example, dating from the reign of Charles II (1660–1685), offers a wealth of clues carved into its timeworn surfaces.

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A Rare Light-Flamed Mahogany George III Wine Table

By Mark Johnson on Apr 24, 2025

This elegant George III wine table showcases classic Georgian design, distinguished by its rectangular top with subtly chamfered corners and supported by a beautifully turned tripod base with bobbin detailing.

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Carved Oak Jointed Stool - 18th Century

By Mark Johnson on May 13, 2024

In the 18th century, these jointed stools were not just pieces of furniture; they were essential items in many households

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Marriage, Love & Storage Chests...

By Mark Johnson on Mar 21, 2023

Marriage chests, also known as wedding chests or hope chests, are traditional storage chests used in many cultures to store items that a young woman would accumulate in preparation for her marriage. The ches...

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