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Scarce Original Mid 17thc Italian Cedarwood Coffer
Mike Melody Antiques
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Scarce Original Mid 17thc Italian Cedarwood Coffer

17th century
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In my 48 years of dealing in quality antiques this small completely original decorated cedarwood coffer is a first for me.

It dates from around 1680 could be earlier and is decorated with penwork mythical creatures ( dragons?).it measures only 67cms long 34cms high and 31cms deep.

I have owned a couple of large ones but have never seen one of this size.

Original.everything including wire hinges etc.

The colour is as the pictures rich and deep .the last picture shows the depth of its patina .

UK delivery included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Establishedin1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this 17th Century Cedarwood Coffer to the 17th Century.

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In my 48 years of dealing in quality antiques this small completely original decorated cedarwood coffer is a first for me.
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It dates from around 1680 could be earlier and is decorated with penwork mythical creatures ( dragons?).
Mike Melody Antiques

it measures only 67cms long 34cms high and 31cms deep.

fig 1. A 17th-century Italian cedarwood coffer featuring detailed incised carvings of figures, a shaped apron base, and a central iron escutcheon plate.
fig 1. Scarce Original Mid 17thc Italian Cedarwood Coffer

I have owned a couple of large ones but have never seen one of this size.

Original.everything including wire hinges etc.

The colour is as the pictures rich and deep .the last picture shows the depth of its patina .

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Establishedin1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this 17th Century Cedarwood Coffer to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179932
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A 17th-century Italian cedarwood coffer featuring detailed incised carvings of figures, a shaped apron base, and a central iron escutcheon plate.

Scarce Original Mid 17thc Italian Cedarwood Coffer

Archive II A 17th-century Italian cedarwood coffer featuring detailed incised carvings of figures, a shaped apron base, and a central iron escutcheon plate. View II
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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United Kingdom
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A 17th-century Italian cedarwood coffer featuring detailed incised carvings of figures, a shaped apron base, and a central iron escutcheon plate.
SCARCE ORIGINAL MID 17THC ITALIAN CEDARWOOD COFFER
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A 17th-century Italian cedarwood coffer featuring detailed incised carvings of figures, a shaped apron base, and a central iron escutcheon plate.
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During the 17th century, coffers, often referred to as cassoni in Italy, served as primary storage vessels for household linens, textiles, and valuables. Cedarwood was particularly favoured across Mediterranean regions due to its natural aromatic properties, which helped deter moths and other insects.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timber panels such as cedarwood or oak using hand-cut joinery and wrought-iron hardware. Decorative embellishments often involved pokerwork, shallow incised line carving, or chip-carving depicting heraldic imagery, mythical beasts, and foliate scrollwork.

Authentic period coffers exhibit signs of natural wear, hand-planed interior surfaces, irregular hand-forged ironwork, and historical peg or dovetail construction. The retention of early incised decoration and the subtle, persistent aroma of aged cedarwood also assist in verification.

A carved antique coffer functions as a focal architectural piece when placed at the foot of a bed, in a entrance hall, or utilised as a low coffee table substitute in a living space. Its rich timber tones provide textural contrast alongside contemporary minimalist furnishings.

Preserve historical timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish annually to protect the surface finish. Maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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