An outstanding and large Westmorland Coffer, dated 1673 and initialled M I. The quality of the carving is first class, it is both neatly executed and deeply cut. Having interwoven patterns of celtic influence to the panels and rails with guilloche work to the central uprights. It has a good panelled top and superb colour throughout. The ring hinges have been replaced early in the life of the piece, all other parts are original apart from the bottom boards, the coffer stands well having lost no hight and retaining all original feet. A beautiful and rare example.Holmes Antiques was established in 1932We 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 gene...