The two plank moulded iron hinged top, above a celtic circle floral carved top rail. Having three arched panels, flanked by four upright carved tulips. Resting on plain rectangular feet.
Good overall colour and patination.
C.1780
H.69cm
W.116cm
D.52cm
Martin Tighe – Conference – acrylic on board.
Mali Moir – Epaulette Shark – life size water colour.
Jeff Martin – 23 Times – oil on board
Three framed ‘Wolters Pears’ published 1880.
Rare 19th Century English Masons ironstone octagonal bowl.
19th century English stone wear acanthus leaf shaped jug.
Krosno coloured glass bowl
19th century European Majolica,
Jardinière-Vase (Italian)
18th century English pewter charger
and three pomegranates
All carvings and patination original. Many coffers were carved into, especially during the 19th century.
I placed many items above this coffer to show how something around 150 years before Cook landed in our country, can blend so well in any space.
Simply beautiful!
Hanging above, three framed Elizabeth Blackwell, The Curious Herbal 1730.
With 18th-19th century English pewter
with C19th English green majolica and C20th French green majolica.
A large 19th century Japanese Imari floor vase and a selection of Imari chargers.
Jeff Martin – 23 Times – 2006
Oil on board 112 x 98cm
Contemporary brass domed, cluster of glass balls table lamp.
Late 17th Century English oak coffer of unusually high proportions.
The hinged plank top above a carved top rail then two celtic style leaf carved panels, flanked by deep groove moulded boards, terminating in rectangular section legs. Good overall colour and patination (original hinges recently repaired).
An exceptional 17th Century English Oak Coffer The two plank hinged top, with exceptional strapwork carving to the framework, the front with stylised foliations. Note the secret drawer to the apron and the remains of the original knuckle hinges.
Having outstanding overall colour and patination with nearly 400 years of waxes and polishes to create this finish.
17th Century English oak beautifully carved coffer.
The hinged rectangular top with moulded front edge above a twin panelled front, each panel carved with geometric stylised leaves, with a tracery carved top rail, raised on channel moulded extended stile supports.
The beautifully grained well patinated moulded top having the original iron hinges attached by handmade nails. The front is carved with a band of arched flutting running around the original look iron plate. The sides are with a wooden brace and the other with a steel brace.
Note: Refer ‘Early English Furniture and Woodwork” by Cescinsky & Cribble, Volume II, pages 70, 71 & 73.
The hinged single plank moulded top concealing a storage area and candle box with two small drawers. Above a vase and floral inlaid frieze, then three short and two long faux drawers and four lower drawers all having most of original brass swan neck handles and eschutcheons. The drawers are flanked by two narrow vertical uprights with Tunbridgeware, ebony and boxwood inlays having fielded panelled sides, resting on ogee bracket feet.
18th Century English oak and mahogany cross banded mule chest.
Having a hinged moulded top, concealing a large interior for storage, the front having six faux drawers, most with original brass work, flanked by reeded quarter columns, resting on ogee bracket feet.
The twin plank moulded top above a panelled base, the front panels with punch decorated diamonds and stylised flowers. The floor planks are exceptional (later hinges).
Mid 18th Century English Red Walnut ‘Jersey’ Mule Chest. Having a two plank knuckle hinged top opening to a panelled storage area and a candle box with the original lock. The base having two shaped moulded fielded panels, above a long moulded drawer, also with the original brasswork and lock, resting on shaped bracket feet.
C. 1750
H: 2’ 8” – 81 cm W: 3’ 1/2” – 92.5 cm D: 1’ 8” – 51 cm
Early 18th Century English walnut mule chest. The hinged moulded top having matched quarter panelled veneers, surrounded by herringbone inlay and deep cross banding. Opening to reveal a large storage area and a removable shelf. The cross banded front having more of a burr in the grain, above a long single drawer with brass swan neck handles.
Note: The drawer having applied paper linings dating back to the Edwardian period. The sides are in figured walnut with matching cross banding and herringbone seeming to have the original bold brass handles and resting on shaped bracket feet.
