Large English Carved Solid Oak Coffer, Jacobean Style, 17th Century

Large English 17th-century coffer in solid oak carved with rosettes and lozenges, Jacobean style, Stuart period

Storage coffer of rectangular form with a flat lid. Original English work. 17th century, Stuart period, circa 1620-1680. A Jacobean piece, highly representative of English cabinetmaking of the period. Originally intended for storing household linen.

Very sturdy construction, entirely in solid oak. Traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery with visible wooden pegs. Straight legs formed by the direct extension of the outer stiles of the structure. Lid made of wide interlocking boards. Flat back with three plain joined panels.

Architectural front divided into four fielded panels. Richly carved décor, both incised and in relief. The main ornamentation consists of circular motifs framing central lozenges. Top rail decorated with a continuous frieze of half-rosettes and stylised floral motifs. Front and intermediate stiles adorned with friezes of scale or notched chevron motifs.

The interior offers a large storage space and a small side compartment on the left (traditionally called a candle box), closed by a lid mounted on wooden pivots. Wrought-iron fittings. Three long strap hinges fixed under the lid and on the back rail. Escutcheon on the front and internal lock mechanism present. The key is missing; the locking system does not work.

Very good overall condition considering its age. Sound and very solid structure, able to bear the weight of a seated person. Beautiful dark, glossy oak patina. Signs of use, wear from time and natural splits in the wood. Visible loss of material on the edge of the upper back rail, the result of old wear or of past woodworm activity. Restoration from use: the lower part of one back leg consolidated with an added shaped wooden block, a modification affecting neither the stability of the piece nor the appearance of the front.

Dimensions:
• Length: 154 cm (60.6 in)
• Depth: 63 cm (24.8 in)
• Height: 72 cm (28.3 in)
• Interior length (usable space): 140 cm (55.1 in)
• Interior width (usable space): 52 cm (20.5 in)
• Interior height (usable space): 58 cm (22.8 in)

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