17th Century Devon Coffer

17th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

An excellent example of an English 17th Century Oak Coffer.

With a superbly carved front. Retaining a wonderful rich glowing colour and patina.

The carving is deep and bold and has obviously been done by a highly skilled craftsman of the period. The Figure of five guilloche

carved panels are thought to be typical of furniture from Devon.

The top is of panel construction also.

The coffer is completely original apart from the lock plate.

Dimensions

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA252799

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

An excellent example of an English 17th Century Oak Coffer.

With a superbly carved front. Retaining a wonderful rich glowing colour and patina.