Beautiful 17th Century Burr Elm Coffer Sword Chest

17th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a delightful 17th century sword chest in rare burr elm with a wonderful colour and grain dating from around 1680. The coffer is in remarkable condition with a beautifully restored patina to the glowing elm. This has its original hand forged ironwork hinges that are in excellent condition. The chest is raised on its original, tall V shaped stile feet. Charles II period circa 1680.

The chest is a very useful size measuring 101 cms wide 66 cms high by 34 cms deep.

UK delivery can be arranged with our local courier and costs £60 plus vat to most areas.

Physical Dimensions

Height

66cm (25.98")

Width

101cm (39.76")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA926119

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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