Object Description
A 17th century English coffer, mainly constructed from walnut with oak bottom boards.
The front is beautifully inlaid with geometric designs, the medium consisting of fruitwood, bog oak or holly.
The triple panelled fascade consists of heavy mouldings, which forms a frame around the decorative inlaid panels. Below is a later heavily moulded skirt ,above later bun feet. Originally the legs would have been straight stiles, unfortunately these have been lost long ago.
The chest has some old restorations/ alterations and does also show evidence of old wood worm holes which is very common, especially in walnut of this period.
Overall the coffer is in good condition, and has a fabulous colour and patina to the surface.