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James I oak boarded chest or six plank coffer
A rather attractive James I boarded chest - sometimes known as a six plank coffer - with chip carved ends, scratch moudling to front of lid, original spandrels to the front and the sides descending to ‘V cutaway supports. The patination and colour - especially to the top - are very pleasing indeed. These chests were simple by design and were used to house a multitude of items in the 17th century house. Retaining its original - if now a little delicate - wire hinges although the lock plate is later. It would have housed a till inside to the left - there are traces of this. These are often referred to as candle boxes but may well have kept herbs or lavender to give a pleasant scent to bedding or clothing stores inside.
The condition is very good with a slight crack to each end above the shaped section (probably where the wood was not properly seasoned) and at some point, quite a long time ago, someone has drilled and nailed the top closed so there are a couple of old holes at each end of the top. This may well have been to keep it safely closed on a journey. The original hinges still hold the top although these are a little delicate and care should be taken when opening the top - as with an early piece. PriceSOLD DimensionsMeasuring 39” wide, 25” high and 16” deep Category Antique Furniture Date c. 1620 Early 17th Century Antiques Material Oak Item code as226a076 Status Sold
SellerRob Hall Antiques
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Rob Hall Antiques
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Oundle,
Northants
Tel : 07858 820345
Non UK callers : +44 7858 820345
The condition is very good with a slight crack to each end above the shaped section (probably where the wood was not properly seasoned) and at some point, quite a long time ago, someone has drilled and nailed the top closed so there are a couple of old holes at each end of the top. This may well have been to keep it safely closed on a journey. The original hinges still hold the top although these are a little delicate and care should be taken when opening the top - as with an early piece. PriceSOLD DimensionsMeasuring 39” wide, 25” high and 16” deep Category Antique Furniture Date c. 1620 Early 17th Century Antiques Material Oak Item code as226a076 Status Sold
View all stock from
Rob Hall Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Oundle,
Northants
Tel : 07858 820345
Non UK callers : +44 7858 820345
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