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C18th Dutch East Indies Colonial Brass-mounted Teak Coffer On Stand .

£1,400    $1,747    €1,681
C18th Dutch East Indies Colonial brass-mounted teak coffer on stand .
 
The heavily brass-mounted teak chest or strong-box , mounted upon a detachable stand fitted with a frieze drawer and raised on original tall turned ebony feet. The drawer fitted with decorative gilded handles, the whole decorated with pierced and engraved brass-work , heavy dome-topped studs and a pierced escutcheon plate with original lock and key . Heavily-moulded profiles to the edge of the lid and top of base section.
 
The interior or the lid showing decorative brass hinges , the interior void having a lidded candle or spice-box to right hand side. Each side fitted with substantial cast gilt-bronze carrying handles .
 
Such chests were often commissioned by officers of the Dutch East India Trading Company or VOC , as prestigious items for personal use when travelling and working in the colonies.
 
In excellent original condition, with wear consistent with age , use and purpose.
 
H 31”
 
W 28”
 
D 18”
 
Dutch East Indies c.1780
 
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
 
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
 
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
 
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
 
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