A mid 17th Century English oak six plank coffer.
The beautifully grained well patinated moulded top having the original iron hinges attached by handmade nails. The front is carved with a band of arched flutting running around the original look iron plate. The sides are with a wooden brace and the other with a steel brace.
Note: Refer 'Early English Furniture and Woodwork" by Cescinsky & Cribble, Volume II, pages 70, 71 & 73.
H: 3' - 62 cm
W: 5' 3" - 159 cm
D: 7' - 48 cm