Antique Coffer, English Oak Joined Chest, Queen Anne Circa 1700 Tail turned and tapered

turned and tapered

The splayed tapering and turned front legs and circular section rear are united by a box stretcher with the fore most delicately turned

displaying medullary rays in the panels and top

The leather covered main barrel's stitching is in good order

An expertly turned post rises to a capping finial

Antique Coffer, English Oak Joined Chest, Queen Anne Circa 1700 Tail turned and taperedOur Stock # 11. 3470 This is a carved antique coffer, an English oak joined chest dating to the Queen Anne period c. 1700. Glorious colour and desirable aged patina Vigorously carved geometric decoration to the front panels Foliate frieze to carved upper rail Classic three panel front, mirrored at the lid Fluted & chamfered muntins and stiles Field panel rear showing provincial hand hewn chamfers Top lifts on desirable original splayed wire hinging