Large Oak Chest Dated 1744

Name: Large Oak Chest Dated 1744
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA856209
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Collinge Antiques

Description

Very large oak coffer or dower chest of Northern European or possibly Scandinavian origin dated 1744. Domed lid with a deep moulded edge on the original long iron strap hinges with decorative detail. Over a deep chest with flared sides a small lidded compartment to one side (which forms a stay for the main lid when open) and slim shelf along the rear edge. Good decorative front carved with the inscription Sencke Sarden Anno 1744 over parquetry inlaid devices in contrasting timbers. With a large pierced steel escutcheon plate, carved detail and a pattern of punched stars. Note how the carved and punched decoration continues on the broad flared stiles, the shape of which emphasises and accentuates the size and bulk of the chest to impressive effect. More punched decoration to the sides and a lovely carved guilloche frieze along the bottom edge. Oak back and floor boards. Excellent original colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 56", Height 32½", Depth 31".

Physical Dimensions

Height

83cm (32.68")

Width

142cm (55.91")

Depth

79cm (31.10")

Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA856209

Dealers Internal Reference

35359

Dealers Notes

Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description

Very large oak coffer or dower chest of Northern European or possibly Scandinavian origin dated 1744. Domed lid with a deep moulded edge on the original long iron strap hinges with decorative detail.

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Over a deep chest with flared sides a small lidded compartment to one side (which forms a stay for the main lid when open) and slim shelf along the rear edge.

Collinge Antiques

Good decorative front carved with the inscription Sencke Sarden Anno 1744 over parquetry inlaid devices in contrasting timbers. With a large pierced steel escutcheon plate, carved detail and a pattern of punched stars. Note how the carved and punched decoration continues on the broad flared stiles, the shape of which emphasises and accentuates the size and bulk of the chest to impressive effect. More punched decoration to the sides and a lovely carved guilloche frieze along the bottom edge. Oak back and floor boards. Excellent original colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops.

Dimensions: Width 56", Height 32½", Depth 31".