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Description
This is called a deception coffer
It is called a deception chest as one side opens up to drawers for your valuables
Dates 1740-1750
Made out of walnut wood
Arched pediment decorations which are hand carved
Depicting garlands flowers and leaves
Old lock
But no key for the top and the inside hasp to the lock is broken
Has a key to open top right hand door
Which opens to three drawers
Original pin hinges
Original back
Superb patina
All in one piece for removal
Hairy paw feet
A rare deception chest suit country house
measurements
Length 54 and three quarter inch Height 27 inch Depth at deepest point 21 and a half inch
measurements
declaration
Trade Antiques has clarified that the Italian Walnut Deception Coffer 1740 (LA362180) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1740-1750
declaration
condition
condition
Good for age
Sturdy
This has had a re-polish
Someone has varnished bottom of drawers
Some age marks
Some lumps and bumps due to great age
Which adds to its charm