Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sculpture each with the original cast

each with the original cast brass Rococo handles and lock plate

ultimately

The front of the box having a carved foliate twin lunette design with a hand cut steel lock & hasp above

Dimensions of tables open

Seat Height 15"

Antique English 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Coffer Panelled Chest 1680 Sculpture each with the original castSOLD 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