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ANTIQUE #SA964077

17th Century French Walnut Coffer

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

wonderful, large scale 17th Century French walnut coffer with mother of pearl inlay. Having a rectangular hinged top with original ironwork which opens to reveal a candle box to the left and ample storage. This lovely coffer has the unusual designs of fish inlaid on the top and the front, with various geometric and circle designs as borders and decoration. Having original carrying handles to the sides and large dovetail joints joining the sides. Supported by a large plinth base and stands on squashed bun feet.
 
A very handsome trunk featuring a design we have not seen before. It is a good size and good quality, heavy coffer retaining a beautiful colour and patination.
 
Coffers like this were the main item of furniture in most French households of this time.
 
 
Internal Reference: 2935
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA964077
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 64cm (25.2inches)
Width is 158cm (62.2inches)
Depth is 64cm (25.2inches)
Antique SA964077 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Leicestershire
United Kingdom
Tel: 01858 882005 or
07811 127428
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD