Dealer InformationDealer: Sweeney & Son AntiquesLocation: Co.Wexford, Ireland Tel: 00353872777053 Email: sweeneysonantiques@gmail.com |
Code: 10226
Dimensions:W: 60cm (23.6")H: 66cm (26")L: 125.5cm (49.4")
Website: https://www.antiquesboutique.com/antique-coffers/17th-century-louis-xiii-chest/itm36685
A provincial rustic French walnut chest with beautiful graining, warmth of colour and original patina. A wonderful two plank top, original hinges, lock removed, a wrought iron key hole escuthcheon with flaming heart decoration. A lovely period rustic storage solution.
Condition commensurate with add and use. An old repair to the underneath of the lid. An old woodworm infestation, not active and retreated.
Provenance: Reputedly owned by a Senior employee of The Irish Times and purchased as part of a farmhouse sale in rural France may years ago.