A really stunning example of an 18th century English general-purpose trunk in oak. It is of exposed dovetail construction with bold, handsome, typically-Georgian bracket foot supports. The lift up lid opens on its original wrought iron hinges to reveal a large single storage compartment. There is a working lock and key. This eye-catching coffer of long proportions is sometimes referred to as a sword chest. It dates from c.1760 to c.1790, is in superb condition, and has its original finish with a truly superb rich colour and patination...Width 48.5” (1230mm)Height 18.5” (470mm)Depth 18.75” (475mm)..IF YOU''D LIKE TO KNOW MORE... Send us an email directly to info@waterfallantiques.com including a post code so that we can quote you an all-in price, delivered to your door. Buy with confidence; we''ve been trading from the same venue for a quarter of a century and have built a solid reputation for supplying top-qu...