Interesting mid C18th brass-bound solid cedar trunk or coffer.
The rectangular chest fitted with decorative shaped brass strapping to all sides, the ends having substantial heavy-gauge brass carrying handles with shaped back-plates. The interior of the single-piece lid with decorative brass strap hinges . Having the apparently original brass lock with working steel key and fitted with a shaped cast brass escutcheon plate .
In excellent original condition, having achieved a consistent ‘honey-coloured’ patina to the figured cedar wood . Minor marks and general wear commensurate with age, use and purpose.
Probably Dutch colonial ,although the shape of the back-plates of the carrying handles and use of cedar possibly allude to being of English manufacture.
H 20”
W 43”
D 20”
Dutch colonial or English c.1750
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Internal Reference: ML 225
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1142768
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 50cm (19.7inches)Width is 108cm (42.5inches)Depth is 50cm (19.7inches)
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