A wonderful Charles II carved oak coffer /mule chest, circa 1680.
The chest of fabulous colour & good original condition, the chest having a hinged lid with the original iron ‘snipe’ hinges. The carved front decorated with original period carving and is a particularly fine example, featuring an arched arcaded frieze to the top, below are two carved panels with interlaced curled foliate. At each side is a vertical frieze of carved rosettes, the base is fitted with two drawers, with brass ‘batwing’ handles which are most likely period. The coffer is raised on stile feet, the rear has two chamfered panels, condition is very good, the coffer/chest is very robust and ready to grace your home.
The chest of fabulous colour & good original condition, the chest having a hinged lid with the original iron ‘snipe’ hinges. The carved front decorated with original period carving and is a particularly fine example, featuring an arched arcaded frieze to the top, below are two carved panels with interlaced curled foliate. At each side is a vertical frieze of carved rosettes, the base is fitted with two drawers, with brass ‘batwing’ handles which are most likely period. The coffer is raised on stile feet, the rear has two chamfered panels, condition is very good, the coffer/chest is very robust and ready to grace your home.
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Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 46.5 in (118.11 cm)Depth: 19.78 in (50.25 cm)
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Style:Charles II(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:OakCarved
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:1680-1689
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Date of Manufacture:Circa 1680
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. The chest is in good condition, pre-dates the war of independence by a hundred years, yet is stable, robust and fit for it’s original purpose.
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Seller Location:Portland, OR
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Reference Number:Seller: LU4876138310942
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