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Lot 293

A LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY INLAID OAK 'NONSUCH TYPE' COFFER

the front with architectural scenes and twin apex mouldings, the lid and sides with chevron and chequered bandings, 70cm high x 123cm wide x 57cm deep

Provenance: The Estate of the late Sir George Dowty (1901-1975, inventor, engineer and businessman) and Lady Marguerite Dowty; thence by family descent.

Condition Report: click here
Estimate: £700 - £1,000
Hammer price: £1,700
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

This coffer has significant losses, notably to the front where areas of two columns are missing, one is damaged and further areas of inlay are damaged. There is some shrinkage and splitting to lid. Internally there is a  later dividing panel. Further restorations and replacements evident. The feet are replacements and the ironwork is adapted. Evidence of old worm.

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