Small Early 17th Century Oak Coffer

17th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

An early 17th Century Oak Coffer of good rich warm colour in wonderful original condition, retaining the original strap hinges. The top rail carved with gadrooning , the styles fluted and reeded, the panels inlaid with checkered banding forming a geometric patten. It Is nice to see the original scroll carved brackets to the base.

Physical Dimensions

Height

68cm (26.77")

Width

109cm (42.91")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA797647

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description

An early 17th Century Oak Coffer of good rich warm colour in wonderful original condition, retaining the original strap hinges.