17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Scientific Instruments The cut gilt brass remains

The cut gilt brass remains in an excellent condition throughout

Full leather binding with four raised bands

The chair frame is solid and in an untouched condition

dated 1912

Width: 70cm

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Scientific Instruments The cut gilt brass remainsA 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,