Campbell Vintage

Charles II Oak Coffer (c.1640–1660) – Carved Six-Plank Antique Chest

£780.00 Sale • Save
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials
Carved Oak Coffer from the Charles II Era (c.1640–1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials

Campbell Vintage

Charles II Oak Coffer (c.1640–1660) – Carved Six-Plank Antique Chest

£780.00 Sale • Save

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Carved Six-Plank Oak Coffer – Charles 1 & II Era (c. 1640-1660), ‘E.H.’ Initials

Key design highlights...

  • 17th century oak chest

  • Restoration period coffer

  • Antique blanket box

  • Personalised with the initials E.H.

This six-plank oak coffer, dating from the Charles I and Charles II era (circa 1640–1660), also known as a six-board chest, is a remarkable example of Restoration and Carolean period design. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies themes of love, status, and personal identity central to 17th-century craftsmanship.

This Charles I or II oak coffer may have been made for a marriage, stored prized linens or family documents, or stood in the hall of a modest manor. Who knows for sure, but it weaves a  story of wealth, status and the love of fine crafted furniture. 

These silent details like the lunettes, hearts, initials, and fleur-de-lys—form a decorative language, each motif a chapter in a story now centuries old. As with so many antiques, this chest invites us to look beyond its surface—to imagine the people, the lives, and the occasions it once quietly served.

The Initials 'E.H.

The inscribed initials offer a tantalizing personal detail—perhaps the original owner or the individual for whom the chest was made. Names such as Edward Howard, Edmund Hall, or even Elizabeth Hyde would have been common and appropriate to the era. If the chest was commissioned by or for someone with social standing, it might have been intended for a marriage, inheritance, or commemoration.

While we may never know the exact identity behind 'E.H.', the use of initials strongly suggests a personalised commission, marking the chest as a valued family possession.

The key details: fleur-de-lys carved to each 'V' cut side, extensive detailed carving to the front with lunettes, hearts and the initials E.H. And not to forget the the inside and back which shows you every little cut and nuance of the oak.

Period: Circa 1640-1660 Charles I and II Era

Material: Oak

Provenance: Unknown

Approximate Dimensions:  

55.5cm high 
108cm wide 
38cm deep

Condition: As you can imagine, our products have had a life before we got them, been used and cherished by many others before we received them. Therefore, you will see signs of ageing, natural wear, fading & marks which create their unique look. Repair to the lid, not the original hinges, as often they broke with use. Although the lock is very old, it has been altered and repaired.  Overall the condition is good and the condition is commensurate with its age. Unless specified ornaments or props shown are not included. 

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  • UK mainland delivery on average ranges from £10 to £45, some larger items can be £60.00. Everything is calculated based on item size.
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