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A Very Good Early English Oak Coffer c. 1600

$2,306.79List Price

About the Item

With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a perfect linen box at the end of a bed or a beautiful focal point in any room. The carving particularly finely executed with stylised acanthus leaf extending from the front feet to the top of the stiles and with adorsed foliate S-scrolls across the frieze. Each fielded panel superbly carved with sophisticated geometric pattern, leaves and twinned circles - reminiscent of formal knot gardens - and with running strapwork along the intermediate framing. The bottom frame carved with expansive lunettes with small flying ribbons indicating that the chest is probably of North Country origins. Retaining its original candle box which also has a wonderful patina. The three fielded panel lid original also with channel carving to the borders. To the inner face of the panelled lid are the remnants of a very early hand written and decorated paper label for Peter and Anne ? – presumably one time owners of the chest. The rear legs have been re-tipped as is normal in early oak coffers of this great age. There are some losses, old dings and marks consistent with age and a small number of old worm holes to the top of the right hand framed side panel – long since dead. The original wire hinges have been replaced in the 18th century with substantial riveted blacksmith hand forged iron H hinges. This is a really good coffer with a wonderful colour and skin, very fine carving, great proportions and in great original condition. Strongly recommended Dimensions are: 40.25 inches wide, 21.75 inches deep and 30.5 inches high

Dimensions:
Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Period:
17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1600
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Heathfield, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7564238465192

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