Rare 17th Century Stained Oak Coffer

£2,800.00 + £100.00 shipping
Dimensions Height 68 cm Width 116 cm Depth 44 cm
Date 1655

A rare 17th Century Oak Coffer with coloured front, of good overall colour and in good original condition.

 

Thought to be from a small group of coffers made in Dorset around Circa 1655.

 

The panels are carved with Tulips.

 

Interestingly there is an Antique dealers label on the back, possibly victorian, it appears to refer to a premises on Portland Street in London.

 

An image of an identical example can be seen in the Victor Chinnery book,

 

Oak Furniture The British Tradition.

Height is 68cm 
Width is 116cm 
Depth is 44cm 

Declaration

This dealer has declared that this item is authentic and as described

Specifications

Cabinet Base/Feet Type
Other
Handle Type
Other / Wood / Pull / Hidden / Key
Material
Oak
Period
17th century
Style
Country
Chest Type
Coffer / Mule Chest Storage Chests

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