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Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)

$4,062.67
£3,000
€3,515.90
CA$5,602.60
A$6,294.27
CHF 3,288.76
MX$76,824.49
NOK 41,757.71
SEK 39,306.09
DKK 26,236.99

About the Item

This remarkably rare and deeply carved Elizabethan oak coffer is a striking example of West Country design, dating to the late 16th century (circa 1590-1600). This exceptional piece with three-panel hinged lid and original wire loop hinges, featuring an appropriate 18th-century lock replacement and working key. The coffer is a testament to the period's craftsmanship, profusely carved across its entirety. The front frieze commands attention with its highly ornate continuous scrollwork, accented by applied ram and lion heads at either end, set above a punch-moulded rail. Below, the three-panel arcades with carved trees, though the tops of the arcades and some capitals and bases are now lost to time, adding to its authentic antiquity. Floral rosettes deeply carved into the side panels and elegant linenfold moulding framing both front and sides complete its decorative schema. This coffer has a notable provenance: a direct link to the historic Scrope family of Danby Hall, near Leyburn, North Yorkshire. This lineage is tangibly confirmed by 1960 paperwork found within, detailing its contents and ownership, along with a fascinating 17th-century Bible bearing Scrope family scribblings – all invaluable historical artifacts accompanying this chest. Dimensions: This coffer measures approximately 64 cm (25.25'') tall, 119 cm (47'') wide, and 54.5 cm (21.5'') deep. Condition: Please see the pictures for details of the items condition. - This antique coffer is in very good condition, remarkably sturdy, and structurally sound. Original timbers throughout, including the back and base panels, and peg-jointed construction. No loose joints. A couple of minor imperfections: a small dent on the right side rail moulding and a chip on the right side of the front rail. Some of the original applied carvings are no longer present, the applied moulded arcades and a few bases and capitals on the front panels. Later 18th-century working lock, for which a functional key has been made from an early 18th-century original. After decades of being "lost to time," the coffer was sensitively cleaned, carefully preserving its still-present original finish. It was then delicately wax polished, leaving it ready for immediate use. - As with all vintage & antique furniture there will be signs of use, marks, wear & tear, etc.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 21.46 in (54.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Elizabethan (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Carved,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    16th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1590
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leeds, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LA010001251stDibs: LU10156246142582

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