Superb Charles I English Oak Box Stool c.1640

A very handsome and robust foot stool with substantial cabriole legs terminating in pony hoof shaped feet with well carved hoofs and hocks. Newly and professionally re-padded and up...

With a lovely colour and rich patina, this superb English oak coffer dates from c. 1600. Set on tall feet and of a very good size and rarely seen compact proportion, this would be a perfect linen box at the end of a bed or a beautiful focal point in any room. The carving particularly finely executed with stylised acanthus leaf extending from the front feet to the top of the stiles and with adorsed foliate S-scrolls across the frieze. Each fielded panel superbly carved with sophisticated geometric pattern, leaves and twinned circles - reminiscent of formal knot gardens - and with running strapwork along the intermediate framing. The bottom frame carved with expansive lunettes with small flying ribbons indicating that the chest is probably of North Country origins. Retaining its original candle box which also has a wonderful patina. The three fielded panel lid original also with channel carving to the borders. To the inner face of the panelled lid are the remnants of a very early hand written and decorated paper label for Peter and Anne ? – presumably one time owners of the chest. The rear legs have been re-tipped as is normal in early oak coffers of this great age. There are some losses, old dings and marks consistent with age and a small number of old worm holes to the top of the right hand framed side panel – long since dead. The original wire hinges have been replaced in the 18th century with substantial riveted blacksmith hand forged iron H hinges...

A really excellent set of Yorkshire back stools with a fabulous colour and patina. Very sturdy and usable, some small losses and repairs consistent with age and use but nothing untoward or usual for such hard working pieces of early furniture. Huge charm and very original – all with good ‘skins’ and a true set of chairs made in c. 1730 Shown here with an elm refectory table and some William and Mary...

In the days before electricity every room in the house would be lit by candles and each room would have a wall hung box or cupboard in which to keep them away from vermin. This box ...