Wonderful example of a Welsh coffor bach, or miniature chest, in well-figured native oak. The top has a moulded edge over a flat front, above a single drawer, both with a rectangular design inlaid in contrasting oak and holly, over a base moulding and raised on turned feet.
(Replaced handles, minor historical repairs)
Good colour and surface patination
Pembrokeshire, west Wales, circa 1740
The coffor bach was traditionally taken by the bride to her new home and this form of decorative inlay was particular to the west and the southern coast of Wales.
Height: 14.75 ins; 38 cms
Width: 23.5 ins; 59.5 cms
Depth: 14 ins; 35 cms.
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Antique Number: SA843454
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 38cm (15.0inches)
Width is 59.5cm (23.4inches)
Depth is 35cm (13.8inches)
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