Rare 16th Century Oak Coffer

Name: Rare 16th Century Oak Coffer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116071
Availability: SoldOut

16th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A rare and impressive 16th Century Oak Coffer, Inlaid with Nonsuch type panels within bold applied arcaded sections and inlaid pilasters. The rails and uprights carved beautifully with guilloche and flowers to the centre. To the base are the most wonderful large carved brackets with circular flower decoration to the centre. The top panelled with applied moulded sections to striking affect. The ends equally well carved with inlaid checkered banding to the double panels. Of good colour and In extraordinary original condition, having the original butterfly hinges and fabulous lock plate and hasp.

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

156cm (61.42")

Depth

60cm (23.62")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1116071

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

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To the base are the most wonderful large carved brackets with circular flower decoration to the centre.

Holmes Antiques

The top panelled with applied moulded sections to striking affect. The ends equally well carved with inlaid checkered banding to the double panels. Of good colour and In extraordinary original condition, having the original butterfly hinges and fabulous lock plate and hasp.