Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sold New York (1993)

New York (1993)

Art Gallery of Victoria B

At the age of twelve

the middle sections with three astragal glazed doors and the central door having an oval panel with a carved fleur de lis decoration to the top and bottom

circa 1915

Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sold New York (1993)SOLD A good antique late 17th century carved oak panelled chest, Charles II period, most likely West Country, circa 1680. The coffer having a hinged top with 'breadboard' ends, enclosing a large storage interior below with a lidded till to the right side, such tills would store candles that were made of tallow which were also a natural moth repellent. The front of the chest having a hemi spherical carved frieze, below are three panels inset with