17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Books - Morality The work is full of

The work is full of character and definitely draws the eye in situ

1841-1904)

There is some scuffing to the wood in places consistent with age

Martin’s School of Art

dealers in precious stones and manufacturing silversmiths

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Books - Morality The work is full ofA finely carved 17th century oak coffer of good proportions. The three panel front boasts a deeply carved rampant lion to the central panel with two intricately carved foliate designs to the left and right. The panels are divided with a large flower, its head flanking the escutcheon and heavily leafed stem descending. Each border is heavily decorated, the gadrooned edge of the lid rather charmingly remaining unfinished. The carvings are likely later,