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    THE MONTH SPECIAL ISSUE

    Sep 28, 2021 3 minutes
    EDITED BY CAROLINE WHEATER & RACHEL NOTT

    1 the ANTIQUE

    OAK COFFERS

    As the days draw in this autumn our thoughts turn to creating feelings of cosiness in our homes, and what better piece of furniture to help make that seasonal transition than the antique chest or coffer. Widely made and used from the 16th century onwards, these practical pieces of furniture offered easily portable storage and were used to keep everything from linen and textiles to silver, coins and jewellery. Some are very

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