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Large Antique Coffer, Italian, Walnut, Sword Chest, Linen Trunk, 18th Century

Large Antique Coffer, Italian, Walnut, Sword Chest, Linen Trunk, 18th Century

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Our Stock # 18.7121

This is a large antique coffer. An Italian, walnut sword chest or linen trunk, dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1750. 

  • Wonderfully carved chest with generous proportion and copious fascination
  • Displaying a desirable aged patina and good order
  • Select Italian walnut shows fine grain interest and rich caramel hues
  • Vigourously and well-carved front panel offers exquisite detail
  • Wide lid opens upon delightful snipe hinges with visible 'arrow head' showing through the top
  • Opens to reveal a generous chest with lidded candle box to the side
  • Superb carved fascia displays an arresting level of craftsmanship
  • Floral bouquet to centre presented against a tight diamond pattern ground
  • Large flower head patera to each side, radiating out from a smaller central flower
  • Continuous foliate border with a quartet of long Italian fir leaves for incidental detail
  • Delightful dovetail joints to the corners resonate with durability and strength
  • Continuous plinth apron sits over a pair of long stile feet, with distinctive fluted claw toes

This is a supreme antique coffer, with bountiful Italian walnut and inviting caramel hues. Generous of size and highly desirable, this is a great opportunity to welcome an 18th century Italian coffer into your home. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 158cm (62.25'')
Max Depth: 59.5cm (23.5'')
Max Height: 60cm (23.5'')

Candle Box Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')
Candle Box Depth: 45cm (17.75'')
Candle Box Height: 42cm (16.5'')


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