Title: 17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer with Foliate and Lozenge Panels
Description: 17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer
A good 17th century carved oak coffer of traditional form.
The front with three fielded panels, the central panel carved with a lozenge enclosing a stylised rosette, flanked by floral quatrefoil motifs with foliate detail.
The upper frieze carved with a series of lunettes below a twin-panel top.
Pegged construction throughout, with original panelled back and lidded candle box to the interior.
The lid opens on later iron strap hinges.
The lock is a later replacement.
Worn and timeworn surface to the top as shown.
Some minor wear and losses to mouldings consistent with age.
A genuine and well-proportioned early oak chest with a pleasing patina.
English, 17th century (circa 1650), with later alterations.
Dimensions: Width: 113 cm Depth: 52.5 cm Height: 60 cm
Condition: Used
Location
Category: Antiques"