Antique boarded oak chest dated 1646 (reign of Charles 1st).

A practical, diminutive size. This is a very attractive 17th century oak boarded chest with a stunning colour and patination.

the top board exhibits the following: impressive wide and deep chip carving around the perimeter together with parallel incised lines forming a cross design with the perimeter of the top also decorated at intervals with incised semi-circles

the front board is decorated with two half-lunettes

original lock plate

no lock was ever fitted to this chest – it was locked simply via a hasp attached to the underside of the top board (only part of this hasp still remains)

void interior

the strap hinges are not original to the piece but clearly have considerable age

two battens are historic additions and were used to strengthen the top

the top has a number of attractive cracks which were the cause of the later battens being added

the back board contains a carving with the date 1646.  This is original to the piece

original hand wrought nails throughout

Summary:

A very attractive and solid 1646 oak boarded chest. The top is particularly attractive having an excellent colour and patination

Dimensions:

35cms high by 47.5 wide by 31.5 cms deep

This is for collection from Buntingford (East Herts SG9). I am happy to liaise with a courier of your choice if you are unable to collect personally

Please see my other items which are predominantly 17th and 18th century in date.