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. Whenever possible Culvertons undertake the carriage of items within London and the home counties. Professional, competitive and trusted couriers and shipping companies are engaged for deliveries for the remainder of our customers. Smaller items, when instructed, will be c...