17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Books - Morality Losses to the ears

Losses to the ears

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The boards are still firmly attached and are in a very good condition overall

Width: 91cm

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer Books - Morality Losses to the earsA 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,