Well Carved 17th Century Oak Coffer

17th century

Sold by Holmes Antiques

Description

A very good 17th century oak coffer of wonderful colour with superbly carved front and panelled lid. The interior with original hinges, one of which has been moved slightly at some stage. the original candle box is still in place. The coffer is of extremely solid construction throughout and retaining all original boards with lovely thick bottom and riven back panels.

Physical Dimensions

Height

64cm (25.20")

Width

148cm (58.27")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA842402

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

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