17th Century Oak Lancashire Coffer

17th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A marvellous Charles II 17th Century Lancashire Oak coffer, initialled and dated 1682 and carved with Dragons often referred to as Wyverns to the top rail. The panels with lovely botanical carving. In good original condition with original brackets, feet and candle box to the interior still in place.

Very good rich warm colour.

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1179574

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

A marvellous Charles II 17th Century Lancashire Oak coffer, initialled and dated 1682 and carved with Dragons often referred to as Wyverns to the top rail. The panels with lovely botanical carving.