SPANISH CARVED OAK DOME TOP COFFER.

SPANISH CARVED OAK DOME TOP COFFER. Late 17th, early 18th century. Possibly a marriage coffer, the painted remnants of an inscription beneath the lid appears to read “3N DHM DH”. The domed three board lid mounted with large shaped iron strap hinges and conforming hasp, fitted to the conforming four panel chest extensively foliate carved, embellished with floral rosettes, urns with floral bouquets, the end panels carved with leafy trees, the whole raised on ball feet. SIZE: 31″ h x 57-1/2″ l x 24-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Property of an East Coast Institution. CONDITION: The fumed oak example retains original surfaces. An old patch and shrinkage repair on top of lid. The feet probably later additions. The wrought iron carrying handles, lock, key, escutcheon and hinges all original. Apart from old shrinkage crack and dryness, the coffer is in very good structural condition. 9-98348 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2329	$345.00	SPANISH CARVED OAK DOME TOP COFFER. Late 17th, early 18th century. Possibly a marriage coffer, the painted remnants of an inscription beneath the lid appears to read “3N DHM DH”. The domed three board lid mounted with large shaped iron strap hinges and conforming hasp, fitted to the conforming four panel chest extensively foliate carved, embellished with floral rosettes, urns with floral bouquets, the end panels carved with leafy trees, the whole raised on ball feet. SIZE: 31″ h x 57-1/2″ l x 24-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: Property of an East Coast Institution. CONDITION: The fumed oak example retains original surfaces. An old patch and shrinkage repair on top of lid. The feet probably later additions. The wrought iron carrying handles, lock, key, escutcheon and hinges all original. Apart from old shrinkage crack and dryness, the coffer is in very good structural condition. 9-98348 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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