A Fine 16th Century Iron Bound Chest

Name: A Fine 16th Century Iron Bound Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA605649
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Youngs Antiques

Description

A fine 16th century iron bound chest probably French.

The chest is constructed from oak and iron and is paneled all the way round, including the top and has a fantastic dry untouched patina.

There are three large iron hinges over the lid and running down the back. The iron braced sides have rope twist iron handles with molded panels.

To the front there are four iron key escutcheons and to the inside there are three iron locks with interior iron hasps.

The chest has some warping to the carcass and old woodworm holes, small loss and old repair to the lid , all commiserate with age but otherwise in excellent condition.

Physical Dimensions

Height

41cm (16.14")

Width

70cm (27.56")

Depth

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA605649

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine 16th century iron bound chest probably French.

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The chest is constructed from oak and iron and is paneled all the way round, including the top and has a fantastic dry untouched patina.

Youngs Antiques

There are three large iron hinges over the lid and running down the back. The iron braced sides have rope twist iron handles with molded panels.

fig 1. A fine 16th Century Iron bound chest — fig 1. A Fine 16th Century Iron Bound Chest

To the front there are four iron key escutcheons and to the inside there are three iron locks with interior iron hasps.

The chest has some warping to the carcass and old woodworm holes, small loss and old repair to the lid , all commiserate with age but otherwise in excellent condition.