Mid 17th Century Oak Coffer with Original Feur De Lis Carved Decoration

Name: Mid 17th Century Oak Coffer with Original Feur De Lis Carved Decoration
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA671441
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Culvertons

Description

The original carved fleur-de-lis decoration to the front panels; its deep and lustrous colour & patina; early iron ring hinges & escutcheon (key-plate), all combine to make this a particularly desirable & attractive oak coffer. A fleur de lis is a stylized lily composed of three petals bound together near their bases. It is especially known from the former royal arms of France, in which it appears in gold on a blue field. The decorative use of this motif; the use of chestnut to form the back panels, base & candle box suggest a French origin, however the surrounding decoration would not be out of place on an English coffer - so possibly a crossover of ideas & craftsmanship before the Second Hundred Years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

65cm (25.59")

Width

120cm (47.24")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Culvertons has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA671441

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Description

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It is especially known from the former royal arms of France, in which it appears in gold on a blue field.

Culvertons

The decorative use of this motif; the use of chestnut to form the back panels, base & candle box suggest a French origin, however the surrounding decoration would not be out of place on an English coffer - so possibly a crossover of ideas & craftsmanship before the Second Hundred Years.