Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
With knulled top rail and four original and finely carved front panels of stylised scrollwork. The muntins and stiles carved with interlaced ferns and punched decoration. The top with four fielded panels set in raised moulded and channel carved borders. Hinges and lock plate are later replacements.
Complete and original timbers throughout. Some old shrinkage and losses to top but not affecting structure.
The lid rises smoothly and closes properly. The coffer is very sturdy and robust with no weak joints or panels and is extremely heavy. All raised on tall stile feet and pegged throughout.
A lovely early and very solid coffer in fine original condition. English and dating from c. 1600.
Dimensions:
Height: 27 inches
Width: 55 inches
Depth: 21.5 inches
For metric please see below.
Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
Specialists in 18th century and earlier furniture for more than 45 years
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James I Joined Oak Coffer
