A 17th Century English Oak 6 Plank Coffer 77cm Chip Carved and Hinged Lid.A handsome 17th century, English vernacular 6 plank oak coffer with chip carved edges and iron hinged, single plank lid, measuring 77cm wide.The coffer is raised upon simple plank sides and shows an all over elegant and timeworn patination, whilst sitting well and retaining excellent structural integrity.A fine quality English vernacular trunk or storage chest of versatile use for a day or bedroom, kitchen or bathroom, equally a charming hall bench for shoes etc.., and sitting on.A very fine example of English country furniture in mostly very good, period condition, please note the top has a natural grain split, great expression which at some point has had a restoration to fill the split, this is a restoration typical of the period and some may prefer this infill/fillet to be removed and show the true character and condition of the top, there is a little movement of the repair area but still struc...