A magnificent early chest of impressive scale. Constructed in oak with parchemin panels to the front and sides and a central chip carved star motif, despite its grand size the chest has a remarkably calm, serene appearance. The surface is wonderfully dry and unadulterated, a good honest example that wears it’s battle scars well and has escaped the over zealous restoration that plagues such pieces.
As is common with pieces of this great age it has had some damage and repairs, the back stiles have been patched from just above the bottom muntin, one front foot has a repaired patch and there is some ancient woodworm damage as to be expected, this is long dead but I have treated it for good measure. The top has suffered some knocks and losses. The lock plate and hinges are original.
French. Circa 1450-1500
Height 75 cm ( 29 1/2”)
Width 149 cm ( 58 1/2”)
Depth 62 cm ( 24’)
A magnificent early chest of impressive scale. Constructed in oak with parchemin panels to the front and sides and a central chip carved star motif, despite its grand size the chest has a remarkably calm, serene appearance. The surface is wonderfully dry and unadulterated, a good honest example that wears it’s battle scars well and has escaped the over zealous restoration that plagues such pieces.
As is common with pieces of this great age it has had some damage and repairs, the back stiles have been patched from just above the bottom muntin, one front foot has a repaired patch and there is some ancient woodworm damage as to be expected, this is long dead but I have treated it for good measure. The top has suffered some knocks and losses. The lock plate and hinges are original.
French. Circa 1450-1500
Height 75 cm ( 29 1/2”)
Width 149 cm ( 58 1/2”)
Depth 62 cm ( 24’)
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