17th Century Oak Plank Coffer With Carved Triple Panel Front. Full Catalogue Diameter: 10

Diameter: 10

The doors retain their original catch and open and close with ease

The rocking horse boasts wonderfully naive carved eyes

particularly to the maroon leather in places

The volume shows shelf wear to the board and spine extremities (particularly to the top of the spine) and there is some fading to the spine leather

17th Century Oak Plank Coffer With Carved Triple Panel Front. Full Catalogue Diameter: 10A very attractive 17th century oak plank coffer with a triple panelled front and chip carved decoration. The coffer is of early pegged construction and boasts thick oak planks, making it very substantial. There is a small area of historic woodworm to the bottom front right (please see photographs). The original iron loop hinges remain present; a later brass hinge has been fitted to secure the lid in place when upright. The colour of the oak is