18th Century Six Plank Elm Chip Carved Coffer

Beautiful example of a fretwork cut six plank coffer. The elm has a rich golden colour with just the nicest natural patination across all the sides. The is full of character, chip carved edges to the top and corners. The sides are raised up creating the feet and features the a folk art form of a round head and flared opening, which creates to me, a dress effect, maybe not precise, buy you say what you see. It comes with the original clasp, lock and escutcheon flap for the key (no key). Period: Early 18th Century c.1740 Material: Elm