Webberley Antiques has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.
Triple planked original oak top with superb colour and natural patination rising on hand hewn iron strap hinges. Strong and clean interior offering a large amount of storage space. Peg jointed throughout and extremely solidly made and heavy. The beautiful 16th century iinlays to the panels are rare and seldom found in such superb original condition.
In excellent condition for age with wonderful rich colour and deep natural sheen from around 350 years of care, wax and use. An 18th century iron strap repair at the back of one back leg which is not visible unless viewed from the back. There is a chip across the left hand front corner of the top which is old and worn smooth with years. Some evidence of old worm but dead and treated as is normal for oak of this age and not significant. The oak having developed a rock hard quality.
The coffer is very heavy indeed and it takes two men to lift it. Lid rises smoothly though and is in excellent original order also and retaining original iron escutcheon.
A superb and very beautiful example.
57 inches wide, 20 inches deep and 30 inches high.
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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17th Century Oak & Marquetry Coffer c.1660
