Georgian Walnut Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman

18th century

Sold by Prior and Willis

Description

Georgian 18th Century walnut chest or coffer. This item could have a number of uses, including that of a log basket, trunk, coffee table or ottoman. The coffer is full of age, charm and character....possibly European Continent in origin? Almost a work of art! Period carrying handles....a rare and attractive piece. Heavy and has no loose joints.

As with all genuine antique furniture, you can expect to see some historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, cracks, scratches, repairs and/or alterations. No lock and old but dissimilar hinges. This item has had historic repairs and alterations, but is full of age and charm and looks magnificent. There is a lot of historical wood worm, believed extinct, that we have treated for good measure (this is normal for period walnut). Historical cracking and splits, but these add to the authenticity of the piece. Later feet and loads of alterations. Later strengthening bars to the lid.

Overall maximum dimensions: 135cm wide, 53cm deep, 63cm high. Internal dimensions: 118cm wide, 43cm deep, 40cm high.

Please check dimensions before purchasing.

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Item reference WNA-3327M49.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA322448

Dealers Internal Reference

WNA3327M49

Dealers Notes

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Description

Georgian 18th Century walnut chest or coffer.

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This item could have a number of uses, including that of a log basket, trunk, coffee table or ottoman.

Prior and Willis

The coffer is full of age, charm and character....possibly European Continent in origin? Almost a work of art! Period carrying handles....a rare and attractive piece. Heavy and has no loose joints.

fig 1. Georgian walnut mule chest coffer ottoman — fig 1. Georgian Walnut Mule Chest Coffer Ottoman

As with all genuine antique furniture, you can expect to see some historic knocks, marks, wear, imperfections, cracks, scratches, repairs and/or alterations. No lock and old but dissimilar hinges. This item has had historic repairs and alterations, but is full of age and charm and looks magnificent. There is a lot of historical wood worm, believed extinct, that we have treated for good measure (this is normal for period walnut). Historical cracking and splits, but these add to the authenticity of the piece. Later feet and loads of alterations. Later strengthening bars to the lid.