18th Century Welsh Oak Coffer Bach Welsh Dragon Carved 1741

This is a good 18th century Welsh oak coffer with attractive carved Welsh dragon detail and the date 1741 to the lid. The chest has a good solid construction with unusual elongated stile design and forged metal hinges and lock plate. This has a good colour and patina throughout with attractive chip carved detail to the lid, front and sides with arcaded frieze and sunburst designs. The chest is a useful size for storage being 64 cms in height. It measures 107cm long by 43cms deep.